http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/47618 en-us This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Religion & Spirituality Praising - Thinking - Praying - Living Applying are actions that add up to Reflecting. What does the word of God mean to me? How do I pray and live into my faith? Many of these questions are asked over and over in the hearts of people on a daily basis. Reflections of the Word are thought provoking readings of praise, prayers, scripture and expressions about who God is and actions that we can take to live into our faith right now. Take a moment to reflect. This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com 720 http://www.talkshoe.com/custom/images/icons/TC-47618-MainIcon.jpg http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/47618 100 100 Pastor Jacqui King "Reflections of the Word" Praising - Thinking - Praying - Living Applying are actions that add up to Reflecting. What does the word of God mean to me? How do I pray and live into my faith? Many of these questions are asked over and over in the hearts of people on a daily basis. Reflections of the Word are thought provoking readings of praise, prayers, scripture and expressions about who God is and actions that we can take to live into our faith right now. Take a moment to reflect. This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com Pastor Jacqui King pastorjai@nufaith.org clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-305102.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-305102.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-305102.mp3 Epiphany is the climax of the Advent/Christmas Season and the Twelve Days of Christmas, which are usually counted from the evening of December 25th until the morning of January 6th, which is the Twelfth Day. In Hispanic and Latin culture, as well as some places in Europe, it is known as Three Kingsâ?? Day(Span: el Dia de los Tres Reyes, la Fiesta de Reyes, or el Dia de los Reyes Magos; Dutch: Driekoningendag). Because of differences in church calendars, mainly between the Eastern Orthodox and the western Catholic and Protestant traditions, both Christmas and Epiphany have been observed at different times in the past. Today, most of the Eastern Orthodox traditions follow the western church calendar. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE156 - "A New Way" Epiphany is the climax of the Advent/Christmas Season and the Twelve Days of Christmas, which are usually counted from the evening of December 25th until the morning of January 6th, which is the Twelfth Day. In Hispanic and Latin culture, as well as some places in Europe, it is known as Three Kingsâ?? Day(Span: el Dia de los Tres Reyes, la Fiesta de Reyes, or el Dia de los Reyes Magos; Dutch: Driekoningendag). Because of differences in church calendars, mainly between the Eastern Orthodox and the western Catholic and Protestant traditions, both Christmas and Epiphany have been observed at different times in the past. Today, most of the Eastern Orthodox traditions follow the western church calendar. 24:03 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-306860.mp3 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-306860.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-306860.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE155 - "Reflections"Pastor King's Sermon Archives 20:09 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-305176.mp3 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-305176.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-305176.mp3 Pastor King's Sermon Archives- Let us await the arrival of our King with love during this holy season and experience spirit-filled preaching by clicking the highlighted sermons. How does love fit into our spiritual waiting during the Advent Season? Consider studying the messages of love and glory in the book of Luke, which guides our journey throughout Lectionary Year B. May we embrace the Holy Spirit through passionate worship and extend radical hospitality to all. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE154 - "Encouraging Faith on Christmas Day" Pastor King's Sermon Archives- Let us await the arrival of our King with love during this holy season and experience spirit-filled preaching by clicking the highlighted sermons. How does love fit into our spiritual waiting during the Advent Season? Consider studying the messages of love and glory in the book of Luke, which guides our journey throughout Lectionary Year B. May we embrace the Holy Spirit through passionate worship and extend radical hospitality to all. 14:20 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-302885.mp3 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-302885.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-302885.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE153 - "PEACE" Pastor King's Sermon Archives 22:30 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-300933.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-300933.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-300933.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE152 - "JOY" Pastor King's Sermon Archives 25:55 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-299324.mp3 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-299324.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-299324.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE151- "WAY" Pastor King's Sermon Archives 24:44 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-293190.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:30:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-293190.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-293190.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE150 - "HOPE" Pastor King's Sermon Archives 31:36 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-295596.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-295596.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-295596.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE149-Transformed:More Than Meets Th Eye Pastor King's Sermon Archives 32:49 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-293189.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-293189.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-293189.mp3 Matthew 9:35-38 (The Message) 35-38Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. "What a huge harvest!" he said to his disciples. "How few workers! On your knees and pray for harvest hands!" Luke 10 Lambs in a Wolf Pack 1-2Later the Master selected seventy and sent them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he intended to go. He gave them this charge: "What a huge harvest! And how few the harvest hands. So on your knees; ask the God of the Harvest to send harvest hands. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE148 - "Harvest Time" Matthew 9:35-38 (The Message) 35-38Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. "What a huge harvest!" he said to his disciples. "How few workers! On your knees and pray for harvest hands!" Luke 10 Lambs in a Wolf Pack 1-2Later the Master selected seventy and sent them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he intended to go. He gave them this charge: "What a huge harvest! And how few the harvest hands. So on your knees; ask the God of the Harvest to send harvest hands. 25:52 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-290295.mp3 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-290295.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-290295.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE147 - "Legacy Building" Pastor King's Sermon Archives 18:03 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-287460.mp3 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-287460.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-287460.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE146 -"Stay Focused" Pastor King's Sermon Archives 23:37 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-276057.mp3 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-276057.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-276057.mp3 The Rich Man 17 As Jesus was starting out on his way to Jerusalem, a man came running up to him, knelt down, and asked, â??Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?â?? 18 â??Why do you call me good?â?? Jesus asked. â??Only God is truly good. 19 But to answer your question, you know the commandments: â??You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. You must not cheat anyone. Honor your father and mother.â??[a]â?? 20 â??Teacher,â?? the man replied, â??Iâ??ve obeyed all these commandments since I was young.â?? 21 Looking at the man, Jesus felt genuine love for him. â??There is still one thing you havenâ??t done,â?? he told him. â??Go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.â?? 22 At this the manâ??s face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions. 23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, â??How hard it is for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God!â?? 24 This amazed them. But Jesus said again, â??Dear children, it is very hard[b] to enter the Kingdom of God. 25 In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!â?? 26 The disciples were astounded. â??Then who in the world can be saved?â?? they asked. 27 Jesus looked at them intently and said, â??Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.â?? 28 Then Peter began to speak up. â??Weâ??ve given up everything to follow you,â?? he said. 29 â??Yes,â?? Jesus replied, â??and I assure you that everyone who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or property, for my sake and for the Good News, 30 will receive now in return a hundred times as many houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and propertyâ??along with persecution. And in the world to come that person will have eternal life. 31 But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then.[c]â?? Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE145 - "All things Are Possible" The Rich Man 17 As Jesus was starting out on his way to Jerusalem, a man came running up to him, knelt down, and asked, â??Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?â?? 18 â??Why do you call me good?â?? Jesus asked. â??Only God is truly good. 19 But to answer your question, you know the commandments: â??You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. You must not cheat anyone. Honor your father and mother.â??[a]â?? 20 â??Teacher,â?? the man replied, â??Iâ??ve obeyed all these commandments since I was young.â?? 21 Looking at the man, Jesus felt genuine love for him. â??There is still one thing you havenâ??t done,â?? he told him. â??Go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.â?? 22 At this the manâ??s face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions. 23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, â??How hard it is for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God!â?? 24 This amazed them. But Jesus said again, â??Dear children, it is very hard[b] to enter the Kingdom of God. 25 In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!â?? 26 The disciples were astounded. â??Then who in the world can be saved?â?? they asked. 27 Jesus looked at them intently and said, â??Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.â?? 28 Then Peter began to speak up. â??Weâ??ve given up everything to follow you,â?? he said. 29 â??Yes,â?? Jesus replied, â??and I assure you that everyone who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or property, for my sake and for the Good News, 30 will receive now in return a hundred times as many houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and propertyâ??along with persecution. And in the world to come that person will have eternal life. 31 But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then.[c]â?? 26:12 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-276045.mp3 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-276045.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-276045.mp3 Psalm 26 and Hebrews 2: 5-12 The Salvation Pioneer 5-9God didn't put angels in charge of this business of salvation that we're dealing with here. It says in Scripture, What is man and woman that you bother with them; why take a second look their way? You made them not quite as high as angels, bright with Eden's dawn light; Then you put them in charge of your entire handcrafted world. When God put them in charge of everything, nothing was excluded. But we don't see it yet, don't see everything under human jurisdiction. What we do see is Jesus, made "not quite as high as angels," and then, through the experience of death, crowned so much higher than any angel, with a glory "bright with Eden's dawn light." In that death, by God's grace, he fully experienced death in every person's place. 10-13It makes good sense that the God who got everything started and keeps everything going now completes the work by making the Salvation Pioneer perfect through suffering as he leads all these people to glory. Since the One who saves and those who are saved have a common origin, Jesus doesn't hesitate to treat them as family, saying, I'll tell my good friends, my brothers and sisters, all I know about you; I'll join them in worship and praise to you. Again, he puts himself in the same family circle when he says, Even I live by placing my trust in God. And yet again, I'm here with the children God gave me. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE144 - "The Walk Test" Psalm 26 and Hebrews 2: 5-12 The Salvation Pioneer 5-9God didn't put angels in charge of this business of salvation that we're dealing with here. It says in Scripture, What is man and woman that you bother with them; why take a second look their way? You made them not quite as high as angels, bright with Eden's dawn light; Then you put them in charge of your entire handcrafted world. When God put them in charge of everything, nothing was excluded. But we don't see it yet, don't see everything under human jurisdiction. What we do see is Jesus, made "not quite as high as angels," and then, through the experience of death, crowned so much higher than any angel, with a glory "bright with Eden's dawn light." In that death, by God's grace, he fully experienced death in every person's place. 10-13It makes good sense that the God who got everything started and keeps everything going now completes the work by making the Salvation Pioneer perfect through suffering as he leads all these people to glory. Since the One who saves and those who are saved have a common origin, Jesus doesn't hesitate to treat them as family, saying, I'll tell my good friends, my brothers and sisters, all I know about you; I'll join them in worship and praise to you. Again, he puts himself in the same family circle when he says, Even I live by placing my trust in God. And yet again, I'm here with the children God gave me. 22:55 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-273218.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-273218.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-273218.mp3 James 5:13-20 (The Message) Prayer to Be Reckoned With 13-15Are you hurting? Pray. Do you feel great? Sing. Are you sick? Call the church leaders together to pray and anoint you with oil in the name of the Master. Believing-prayer will heal you, and Jesus will put you on your feet. And if you've sinned, you'll be forgivenâ??healed inside and out. 16-18Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed. The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with. Elijah, for instance, human just like us, prayed hard that it wouldn't rain, and it didn'tâ??not a drop for three and a half years. Then he prayed that it would rain, and it did. The showers came and everything started growing again. 19-20My dear friends, if you know people who have wandered off from God's truth, don't write them off. Go after them. Get them back and you will have rescued precious lives from destruction and prevented an epidemic of wandering away from God. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE143 - "Stretch 2 Build: C.I.A" James 5:13-20 (The Message) Prayer to Be Reckoned With 13-15Are you hurting? Pray. Do you feel great? Sing. Are you sick? Call the church leaders together to pray and anoint you with oil in the name of the Master. Believing-prayer will heal you, and Jesus will put you on your feet. And if you've sinned, you'll be forgivenâ??healed inside and out. 16-18Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed. The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with. Elijah, for instance, human just like us, prayed hard that it wouldn't rain, and it didn'tâ??not a drop for three and a half years. Then he prayed that it would rain, and it did. The showers came and everything started growing again. 19-20My dear friends, if you know people who have wandered off from God's truth, don't write them off. Go after them. Get them back and you will have rescued precious lives from destruction and prevented an epidemic of wandering away from God. 33:13 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-267633.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-267633.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-267633.mp3 When You Open Your Mouth 1-2Don't be in any rush to become a teacher, my friends. Teaching is highly responsible work. Teachers are held to the strictest standards. And none of us is perfectly qualified. We get it wrong nearly every time we open our mouths. If you could find someone whose speech was perfectly true, you'd have a perfect person, in perfect control of life. 3-5A bit in the mouth of a horse controls the whole horse. A small rudder on a huge ship in the hands of a skilled captain sets a course in the face of the strongest winds. A word out of your mouth may seem of no account, but it can accomplish nearly anythingâ??or destroy it! 5-6It only takes a spark, remember, to set off a forest fire. A careless or wrongly placed word out of your mouth can do that. By our speech we can ruin the world, turn harmony to chaos, throw mud on a reputation, send the whole world up in smoke and go up in smoke with it, smoke right from the pit of hell. 7-10This is scary: You can tame a tiger, but you can't tame a tongueâ??it's never been done. The tongue runs wild, a wanton killer. With our tongues we bless God our Father; with the same tongues we curse the very men and women he made in his image. Curses and blessings out of the same mouth! 10-12My friends, this can't go on. A spring doesn't gush fresh water one day and brackish the next, does it? Apple trees don't bear strawberries, do they? Raspberry bushes don't bear apples, do they? You're not going to dip into a polluted mud hole and get a cup of clear, cool water, are you? Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE142 - " Our Talk " When You Open Your Mouth 1-2Don't be in any rush to become a teacher, my friends. Teaching is highly responsible work. Teachers are held to the strictest standards. And none of us is perfectly qualified. We get it wrong nearly every time we open our mouths. If you could find someone whose speech was perfectly true, you'd have a perfect person, in perfect control of life. 3-5A bit in the mouth of a horse controls the whole horse. A small rudder on a huge ship in the hands of a skilled captain sets a course in the face of the strongest winds. A word out of your mouth may seem of no account, but it can accomplish nearly anythingâ??or destroy it! 5-6It only takes a spark, remember, to set off a forest fire. A careless or wrongly placed word out of your mouth can do that. By our speech we can ruin the world, turn harmony to chaos, throw mud on a reputation, send the whole world up in smoke and go up in smoke with it, smoke right from the pit of hell. 7-10This is scary: You can tame a tiger, but you can't tame a tongueâ??it's never been done. The tongue runs wild, a wanton killer. With our tongues we bless God our Father; with the same tongues we curse the very men and women he made in his image. Curses and blessings out of the same mouth! 10-12My friends, this can't go on. A spring doesn't gush fresh water one day and brackish the next, does it? Apple trees don't bear strawberries, do they? Raspberry bushes don't bear apples, do they? You're not going to dip into a polluted mud hole and get a cup of clear, cool water, are you? 33:23 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-255052.mp3 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-255052.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-255052.mp3 James 1: 22-24 Don't fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything but, letting the Word go in one ear and out the other. Act on what you hear! Those who hear and don't act are like those who glance in the mirror, walk away, and two minutes later have no idea who they are, what they look like. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE141-Look in the Mirror! James 1: 22-24 Don't fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything but, letting the Word go in one ear and out the other. Act on what you hear! Those who hear and don't act are like those who glance in the mirror, walk away, and two minutes later have no idea who they are, what they look like. 30:08 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-259906.mp3 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-259906.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-259906.mp3 So put on all of God's armor. Evil days will come. But you will be able to stand up to anything. And after you have done everything you can, you will still be standing. 14 So stand firm. Put the belt of truth around your waist. Put the armor of godliness on your chest. 15 Wear on your feet what will prepare you to tell the good news of peace. 16 Also, pick up the shield of faith. With it you can put out all of the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Put on the helmet of salvation. And take the sword of the Holy Spirit. The sword is God's word. 18 At all times, pray by the power of the Spirit. Pray all kinds of prayers. Be watchful, so that you can pray. Always keep on praying for all of God's people. 19 Pray also for me. Pray that when I open my mouth, the right words will be given to me. Then I can be bold as I tell the mystery of the good news. 20 Because of the good news, I am being held by chains as the Lord's messenger. So pray that I will be bold as I preach the good news. That's what I should do. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE142 - "Get Our Armor On!" So put on all of God's armor. Evil days will come. But you will be able to stand up to anything. And after you have done everything you can, you will still be standing. 14 So stand firm. Put the belt of truth around your waist. Put the armor of godliness on your chest. 15 Wear on your feet what will prepare you to tell the good news of peace. 16 Also, pick up the shield of faith. With it you can put out all of the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Put on the helmet of salvation. And take the sword of the Holy Spirit. The sword is God's word. 18 At all times, pray by the power of the Spirit. Pray all kinds of prayers. Be watchful, so that you can pray. Always keep on praying for all of God's people. 19 Pray also for me. Pray that when I open my mouth, the right words will be given to me. Then I can be bold as I tell the mystery of the good news. 20 Because of the good news, I am being held by chains as the Lord's messenger. So pray that I will be bold as I preach the good news. That's what I should do. 23:08 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-257489.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-257489.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-257489.mp3 11-16Don't waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness. Expose these things for the sham they are. It's a scandal when people waste their lives on things they must do in the darkness where no one will see. Rip the cover off those frauds and see how attractive they look in the light of Christ. Wake up from your sleep, Climb out of your coffins; Christ will show you the light! So watch your step. Use your head. Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times! 17Don't live carelessly, unthinkingly. Make sure you understand what the Master wants. 18-20Don't drink too much wine. That cheapens your life. Drink the Spirit of God, huge draughts of him. Sing hymns instead of drinking songs! Sing songs from your heart to Christ. Sing praises over everything, any excuse for a song to God the Father in the name of our Master, Jesus Christ. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE140- " Wise UP!" 11-16Don't waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness. Expose these things for the sham they are. It's a scandal when people waste their lives on things they must do in the darkness where no one will see. Rip the cover off those frauds and see how attractive they look in the light of Christ. Wake up from your sleep, Climb out of your coffins; Christ will show you the light! So watch your step. Use your head. Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times! 17Don't live carelessly, unthinkingly. Make sure you understand what the Master wants. 18-20Don't drink too much wine. That cheapens your life. Drink the Spirit of God, huge draughts of him. Sing hymns instead of drinking songs! Sing songs from your heart to Christ. Sing praises over everything, any excuse for a song to God the Father in the name of our Master, Jesus Christ. 30:19 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-254918.mp3 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-254918.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-254918.mp3 Putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another. Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil. Thieves must give up stealing; rather let them labor and work honestly with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy. Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.] And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption. Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE139 - " Who is I AM ? " Putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another. Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil. Thieves must give up stealing; rather let them labor and work honestly with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy. Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.] And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption. Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 25:28 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-252473.mp3 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-252473.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-252473.mp3 27"Don't waste your energy striving for perishable food like that. Work for the food that sticks with you, food that nourishes your lasting life, food the Son of Man provides. He and what he does are guaranteed by God the Father to last." 28To that they said, "Well, what do we do then to get in on God's works?" 29Jesus said, "Throw your lot in with the One that God has sent. That kind of a commitment gets you in on God's works." 30-31They waffled: "Why don't you give us a clue about who you are, just a hint of what's going on? When we see what's up, we'll commit ourselves. Show us what you can do. Moses fed our ancestors with bread in the desert. It says so in the Scriptures: 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.'" 32-33Jesus responded, "The real significance of that Scripture is not that Moses gave you bread from heaven but that my Father is right now offering you bread from heaven, the real bread. The Bread of God came down out of heaven and is giving life to the world." 34They jumped at that: "Master, give us this bread, now and forever!" 35-38Jesus said, "I am the Bread of Life. The person who aligns with me hungers no more and thirsts no more, ever. I have told you this explicitly because even though you have seen me in action, you don't really believe me. Every person the Father gives me eventually comes running to me. And once that person is with me, I hold on and don't let go. I came down from heaven not to follow my own whim but to accomplish the will of the One who sent me. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE138 -" Full or Hungry...Where are we? " 27"Don't waste your energy striving for perishable food like that. Work for the food that sticks with you, food that nourishes your lasting life, food the Son of Man provides. He and what he does are guaranteed by God the Father to last." 28To that they said, "Well, what do we do then to get in on God's works?" 29Jesus said, "Throw your lot in with the One that God has sent. That kind of a commitment gets you in on God's works." 30-31They waffled: "Why don't you give us a clue about who you are, just a hint of what's going on? When we see what's up, we'll commit ourselves. Show us what you can do. Moses fed our ancestors with bread in the desert. It says so in the Scriptures: 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.'" 32-33Jesus responded, "The real significance of that Scripture is not that Moses gave you bread from heaven but that my Father is right now offering you bread from heaven, the real bread. The Bread of God came down out of heaven and is giving life to the world." 34They jumped at that: "Master, give us this bread, now and forever!" 35-38Jesus said, "I am the Bread of Life. The person who aligns with me hungers no more and thirsts no more, ever. I have told you this explicitly because even though you have seen me in action, you don't really believe me. Every person the Father gives me eventually comes running to me. And once that person is with me, I hold on and don't let go. I came down from heaven not to follow my own whim but to accomplish the will of the One who sent me. 28:11 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-249788.mp3 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-249788.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-249788.mp3 1-4After this, Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee (some call it Tiberias). A huge crowd followed him, attracted by the miracles they had seen him do among the sick. When he got to the other side, he climbed a hill and sat down, surrounded by his disciples. It was nearly time for the Feast of Passover, kept annually by the Jews. 5-6When Jesus looked out and saw that a large crowd had arrived, he said to Philip, "Where can we buy bread to feed these people?" He said this to stretch Philip's faith. He already knew what he was going to do. 7Philip answered, "Two hundred silver pieces wouldn't be enough to buy bread for each person to get a piece." 8-9One of the disciplesâ??it was Andrew, brother to Simon Peterâ??said, "There's a little boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But that's a drop in the bucket for a crowd like this." 10-11Jesus said, "Make the people sit down." There was a nice carpet of green grass in this place. They sat down, about five thousand of them. Then Jesus took the bread and, having given thanks, gave it to those who were seated. He did the same with the fish. All ate as much as they wanted. 12-13When the people had eaten their fill, he said to his disciples, "Gather the leftovers so nothing is wasted." They went to work and filled twelve large baskets with leftovers from the five barley loaves. 14-15The people realized that God was at work among them in what Jesus had just done. They said, "This is the Prophet for sure, God's Prophet right here in Galilee!" Jesus saw that in their enthusiasm, they were about to grab him and make him king, so he slipped off and went back up the mountain to be by himself. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE120 - "Living Our Soundtrack" 1-4After this, Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee (some call it Tiberias). A huge crowd followed him, attracted by the miracles they had seen him do among the sick. When he got to the other side, he climbed a hill and sat down, surrounded by his disciples. It was nearly time for the Feast of Passover, kept annually by the Jews. 5-6When Jesus looked out and saw that a large crowd had arrived, he said to Philip, "Where can we buy bread to feed these people?" He said this to stretch Philip's faith. He already knew what he was going to do. 7Philip answered, "Two hundred silver pieces wouldn't be enough to buy bread for each person to get a piece." 8-9One of the disciplesâ??it was Andrew, brother to Simon Peterâ??said, "There's a little boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But that's a drop in the bucket for a crowd like this." 10-11Jesus said, "Make the people sit down." There was a nice carpet of green grass in this place. They sat down, about five thousand of them. Then Jesus took the bread and, having given thanks, gave it to those who were seated. He did the same with the fish. All ate as much as they wanted. 12-13When the people had eaten their fill, he said to his disciples, "Gather the leftovers so nothing is wasted." They went to work and filled twelve large baskets with leftovers from the five barley loaves. 14-15The people realized that God was at work among them in what Jesus had just done. They said, "This is the Prophet for sure, God's Prophet right here in Galilee!" Jesus saw that in their enthusiasm, they were about to grab him and make him king, so he slipped off and went back up the mountain to be by himself. 24:26 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-242174.mp3 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-242174.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-242174.mp3 Just a Carpenter 1-2 He left there and returned to his hometown. His disciples came along. On the Sabbath, he gave a lecture in the meeting place. He made a real hit, impressing everyone. "We had no idea he was this good!" they said. "How did he get so wise all of a sudden, get such ability?" 3But in the next breath they were cutting him down: "He's just a carpenterâ??Mary's boy. We've known him since he was a kid. We know his brothers, James, Justus, Jude, and Simon, and his sisters. Who does he think he is?" They tripped over what little they knew about him and fell, sprawling. And they never got any further. 4-6Jesus told them, "A prophet has little honor in his hometown, among his relatives, on the streets he played in as a child." Jesus wasn't able to do much of anything thereâ??he laid hands on a few sick people and healed them, that's all. He couldn't get over their stubbornness. He left and made a circuit of the other villages, teaching. The Twelve 7-8Jesus called the Twelve to him, and sent them out in pairs. He gave them authority and power to deal with the evil opposition. He sent them off with these instructions: 8-9"Don't think you need a lot of extra equipment for this. You are the equipment. No special appeals for funds. Keep it simple. 10"And no luxury inns. Get a modest place and be content there until you leave. 11"If you're not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way." 12-13Then they were on the road. They preached with joyful urgency that life can be radically different; right and left they sent the demons packing; they brought wellness to the sick, anointing their bodies, healing their spirits. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE119 - "The Connection" Just a Carpenter 1-2 He left there and returned to his hometown. His disciples came along. On the Sabbath, he gave a lecture in the meeting place. He made a real hit, impressing everyone. "We had no idea he was this good!" they said. "How did he get so wise all of a sudden, get such ability?" 3But in the next breath they were cutting him down: "He's just a carpenterâ??Mary's boy. We've known him since he was a kid. We know his brothers, James, Justus, Jude, and Simon, and his sisters. Who does he think he is?" They tripped over what little they knew about him and fell, sprawling. And they never got any further. 4-6Jesus told them, "A prophet has little honor in his hometown, among his relatives, on the streets he played in as a child." Jesus wasn't able to do much of anything thereâ??he laid hands on a few sick people and healed them, that's all. He couldn't get over their stubbornness. He left and made a circuit of the other villages, teaching. The Twelve 7-8Jesus called the Twelve to him, and sent them out in pairs. He gave them authority and power to deal with the evil opposition. He sent them off with these instructions: 8-9"Don't think you need a lot of extra equipment for this. You are the equipment. No special appeals for funds. Keep it simple. 10"And no luxury inns. Get a modest place and be content there until you leave. 11"If you're not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way." 12-13Then they were on the road. They preached with joyful urgency that life can be radically different; right and left they sent the demons packing; they brought wellness to the sick, anointing their bodies, healing their spirits. 30:56 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-239761.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-239761.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-239761.mp3 Mark 5:21-43 (The Message) A Risk of Faith 21-24After Jesus crossed over by boat, a large crowd met him at the seaside. One of the meeting-place leaders named Jairus came. When he saw Jesus, he fell to his knees, beside himself as he begged, "My dear daughter is at death's door. Come and lay hands on her so she will get well and live." Jesus went with him, the whole crowd tagging along, pushing and jostling him. 25-29A woman who had suffered a condition of hemorrhaging for twelve yearsâ??a long succession of physicians had treated her, and treated her badly, taking all her money and leaving her worse off than beforeâ??had heard about Jesus. She slipped in from behind and touched his robe. She was thinking to herself, "If I can put a finger on his robe, I can get well." The moment she did it, the flow of blood dried up. She could feel the change and knew her plague was over and done with. 30At the same moment, Jesus felt energy discharging from him. He turned around to the crowd and asked, "Who touched my robe?" 31His disciples said, "What are you talking about? With this crowd pushing and jostling you, you're asking, 'Who touched me?' Dozens have touched you!" 32-33But he went on asking, looking around to see who had done it. The woman, knowing what had happened, knowing she was the one, stepped up in fear and trembling, knelt before him, and gave him the whole story. 34Jesus said to her, "Daughter, you took a risk of faith, and now you're healed and whole. Live well, live blessed! Be healed of your plague." 35While he was still talking, some people came from the leader's house and told him, "Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?" 36Jesus overheard what they were talking about and said to the leader, "Don't listen to them; just trust me." 37-40He permitted no one to go in with him except Peter, James, and John. They entered the leader's house and pushed their way through the gossips looking for a story and neighbors bringing in casseroles. Jesus was abrupt: "Why all this busybody grief and gossip? This child isn't dead; she's sleeping." Provoked to sarcasm, they told him he didn't know what he was talking about. 40-43But when he had sent them all out, he took the child's father and mother, along with his companions, and entered the child's room. He clasped the girl's hand and said, "Talitha koum," which means, "Little girl, get up." At that, she was up and walking around! This girl was twelve years of age. They, of course, were all beside themselves with joy. He gave them strict orders that no one was to know what had taken place in that room. Then he said, "Give her something to eat." Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE118 - "Faith Heals!" Mark 5:21-43 (The Message) A Risk of Faith 21-24After Jesus crossed over by boat, a large crowd met him at the seaside. One of the meeting-place leaders named Jairus came. When he saw Jesus, he fell to his knees, beside himself as he begged, "My dear daughter is at death's door. Come and lay hands on her so she will get well and live." Jesus went with him, the whole crowd tagging along, pushing and jostling him. 25-29A woman who had suffered a condition of hemorrhaging for twelve yearsâ??a long succession of physicians had treated her, and treated her badly, taking all her money and leaving her worse off than beforeâ??had heard about Jesus. She slipped in from behind and touched his robe. She was thinking to herself, "If I can put a finger on his robe, I can get well." The moment she did it, the flow of blood dried up. She could feel the change and knew her plague was over and done with. 30At the same moment, Jesus felt energy discharging from him. He turned around to the crowd and asked, "Who touched my robe?" 31His disciples said, "What are you talking about? With this crowd pushing and jostling you, you're asking, 'Who touched me?' Dozens have touched you!" 32-33But he went on asking, looking around to see who had done it. The woman, knowing what had happened, knowing she was the one, stepped up in fear and trembling, knelt before him, and gave him the whole story. 34Jesus said to her, "Daughter, you took a risk of faith, and now you're healed and whole. Live well, live blessed! Be healed of your plague." 35While he was still talking, some people came from the leader's house and told him, "Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?" 36Jesus overheard what they were talking about and said to the leader, "Don't listen to them; just trust me." 37-40He permitted no one to go in with him except Peter, James, and John. They entered the leader's house and pushed their way through the gossips looking for a story and neighbors bringing in casseroles. Jesus was abrupt: "Why all this busybody grief and gossip? This child isn't dead; she's sleeping." Provoked to sarcasm, they told him he didn't know what he was talking about. 40-43But when he had sent them all out, he took the child's father and mother, along with his companions, and entered the child's room. He clasped the girl's hand and said, "Talitha koum," which means, "Little girl, get up." At that, she was up and walking around! This girl was twelve years of age. They, of course, were all beside themselves with joy. He gave them strict orders that no one was to know what had taken place in that room. Then he said, "Give her something to eat." 28:01 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-237526.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-237526.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-237526.mp3 Mark 4:35-41 (The Message) The Wind Ran Out of Breath 35-38Late that day he said to them, "Let's go across to the other side." They took him in the boat as he was. Other boats came along. A huge storm came up. Waves poured into the boat, threatening to sink it. And Jesus was in the stern, head on a pillow, sleeping! They roused him, saying, "Teacher, is it nothing to you that we're going down?" 39-40Awake now, he told the wind to pipe down and said to the sea, "Quiet! Settle down!" The wind ran out of breath; the sea became smooth as glass. Jesus reprimanded the disciples: "Why are you such cowards? Don't you have any faith at all?" 41They were in absolute awe, staggered. "Who is this, anyway?" they asked. "Wind and sea at his beck and call!" Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE117 - "Who is Fighting 4 U" Mark 4:35-41 (The Message) The Wind Ran Out of Breath 35-38Late that day he said to them, "Let's go across to the other side." They took him in the boat as he was. Other boats came along. A huge storm came up. Waves poured into the boat, threatening to sink it. And Jesus was in the stern, head on a pillow, sleeping! They roused him, saying, "Teacher, is it nothing to you that we're going down?" 39-40Awake now, he told the wind to pipe down and said to the sea, "Quiet! Settle down!" The wind ran out of breath; the sea became smooth as glass. Jesus reprimanded the disciples: "Why are you such cowards? Don't you have any faith at all?" 41They were in absolute awe, staggered. "Who is this, anyway?" they asked. "Wind and sea at his beck and call!" 32:11 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-230118.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-230118.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-230118.mp3 Mark 4:30-32 (NASB) And He said, "How shall we picture the kingdom of God, or by what parable shall we present it? 31 "It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the soil, though it is smaller than all the seeds that are upon the soil, 32 yet when it is sown, grows up and becomes larger than all the garden plants and forms large branches; so that THE BIRDS OF THE AIR can NEST UNDER ITS SHADE." Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE116 - "The Everyday Harvest" Mark 4:30-32 (NASB) And He said, "How shall we picture the kingdom of God, or by what parable shall we present it? 31 "It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the soil, though it is smaller than all the seeds that are upon the soil, 32 yet when it is sown, grows up and becomes larger than all the garden plants and forms large branches; so that THE BIRDS OF THE AIR can NEST UNDER ITS SHADE." 29:14 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-232570.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-232570.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-232570.mp3 WHAT IS TRINITY SUNDAY? The first Sunday after Pentecost is the Festival of the Holy Trinity. On this day, the church rejoices in the impenetrable mystery that God is triune (three-in-one) -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. How the Lord can be one God in three distinct persons is completely beyond the ability of any human to understand. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Christians accept this incomprehensible mystery as a fundamental article of faith. How God can be one God in three Persons is a mystery. While it is clearly taught in the Bible (for example, in Matthew 28:18-20 and 2 Corinthians 13:14), it can never be understood or rationalized -- it can only be accepted by faith. Since faith comes only through the Holy Spirit working through the means of grace, it is appropriate that this glorious mystery is celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost, the great festival of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE115 - "N2K Say Yes " WHAT IS TRINITY SUNDAY? The first Sunday after Pentecost is the Festival of the Holy Trinity. On this day, the church rejoices in the impenetrable mystery that God is triune (three-in-one) -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. How the Lord can be one God in three distinct persons is completely beyond the ability of any human to understand. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Christians accept this incomprehensible mystery as a fundamental article of faith. How God can be one God in three Persons is a mystery. While it is clearly taught in the Bible (for example, in Matthew 28:18-20 and 2 Corinthians 13:14), it can never be understood or rationalized -- it can only be accepted by faith. Since faith comes only through the Holy Spirit working through the means of grace, it is appropriate that this glorious mystery is celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost, the great festival of the coming of the Holy Spirit. 26:52 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-230117.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 16:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-230117.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-230117.mp3 Today, in many Christian churches, Pentecost Sunday is celebrated to recognize the gift of the Holy Spirit, realizing that Godâ??s very life, breath and energy lives in believers. During this service, John 20:19-23 may be the core of the message about our risen Savior supernaturally appearing to the fear-laden disciples. The celebration of Pentecost Sunday reminds us of the reality that we are all have the unifying Spirit that was poured out upon the first century church in Acts 2:1-4. It is a reminder that we are co-heirs with Christ, to suffer with Him that we may also be glorified with Him; that the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7); that we are all baptized by one Spirit into one body (1 Corinthians 12:13); and that the Spirit which raised Jesus from the dead lives inside believers (Romans 8:9-11). This gift of the Holy Spirit that was promised and given to all believers on the first Pentecost is promised for you and your children and for all who are far off whom the Lord our God will call (Acts 2:39). Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE114 - "Grab Hold " Today, in many Christian churches, Pentecost Sunday is celebrated to recognize the gift of the Holy Spirit, realizing that Godâ??s very life, breath and energy lives in believers. During this service, John 20:19-23 may be the core of the message about our risen Savior supernaturally appearing to the fear-laden disciples. The celebration of Pentecost Sunday reminds us of the reality that we are all have the unifying Spirit that was poured out upon the first century church in Acts 2:1-4. It is a reminder that we are co-heirs with Christ, to suffer with Him that we may also be glorified with Him; that the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7); that we are all baptized by one Spirit into one body (1 Corinthians 12:13); and that the Spirit which raised Jesus from the dead lives inside believers (Romans 8:9-11). This gift of the Holy Spirit that was promised and given to all believers on the first Pentecost is promised for you and your children and for all who are far off whom the Lord our God will call (Acts 2:39). 27:23 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-229354.mp3 Thu, 28 May 2009 22:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-229354.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-229354.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE113 - "Reflections 0n Pentecos" 13:51 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-222652.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-222652.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-222652.mp3 1 John 5:9-13 (The Message) 9-10If we take human testimony at face value, how much more should we be reassured when God gives testimony as he does here, testifying concerning his Son. Whoever believes in the Son of God inwardly confirms God's testimony. Whoever refuses to believe in effect calls God a liar, refusing to believe God's own testimony regarding his Son. 11-12This is the testimony in essence: God gave us eternal life; the life is in his Son. So, whoever has the Son, has life; whoever rejects the Son, rejects life. The Reality, Not the Illusion 13-15My purpose in writing is simply this: that you who believe in God's Son will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you have eternal life, the reality and not the illusion. And how bold and free we then become in his presence, freely asking according to his will, sure that he's listening. And if we're confident that he's listening, we know that what we've asked for is as good as ours. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE112 "What a Testimony" 1 John 5:9-13 (The Message) 9-10If we take human testimony at face value, how much more should we be reassured when God gives testimony as he does here, testifying concerning his Son. Whoever believes in the Son of God inwardly confirms God's testimony. Whoever refuses to believe in effect calls God a liar, refusing to believe God's own testimony regarding his Son. 11-12This is the testimony in essence: God gave us eternal life; the life is in his Son. So, whoever has the Son, has life; whoever rejects the Son, rejects life. The Reality, Not the Illusion 13-15My purpose in writing is simply this: that you who believe in God's Son will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you have eternal life, the reality and not the illusion. And how bold and free we then become in his presence, freely asking according to his will, sure that he's listening. And if we're confident that he's listening, we know that what we've asked for is as good as ours. 24:46 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-225353.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 15:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-225353.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-225353.mp3 Psalm 98 1 Sing to God a brand-new song. He's made a world of wonders! He rolled up his sleeves, He set things right. 2 God made history with salvation, He showed the world what he could do. 3 He remembered to love us, a bonus To his dear family, Israelâ??indefatigable love. The whole earth comes to attention. Lookâ??God's work of salvation! 4 Shout your praises to God, everybody! Let loose and sing! Strike up the band! 5 Round up an orchestra to play for God, Add on a hundred-voice choir. 6 Feature trumpets and big trombones, Fill the air with praises to King God. 7 Let the sea and its fish give a round of applause, With everything living on earth joining in. 8 Let ocean breakers call out, "Encore!" And mountains harmonize the finaleâ?? 9 A tribute to God when he comes, When he comes to set the earth right. He'll straighten out the whole world, He'll put the world right, and everyone in it. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE111 - "Fill the Spirit" Psalm 98 1 Sing to God a brand-new song. He's made a world of wonders! He rolled up his sleeves, He set things right. 2 God made history with salvation, He showed the world what he could do. 3 He remembered to love us, a bonus To his dear family, Israelâ??indefatigable love. The whole earth comes to attention. Lookâ??God's work of salvation! 4 Shout your praises to God, everybody! Let loose and sing! Strike up the band! 5 Round up an orchestra to play for God, Add on a hundred-voice choir. 6 Feature trumpets and big trombones, Fill the air with praises to King God. 7 Let the sea and its fish give a round of applause, With everything living on earth joining in. 8 Let ocean breakers call out, "Encore!" And mountains harmonize the finaleâ?? 9 A tribute to God when he comes, When he comes to set the earth right. He'll straighten out the whole world, He'll put the world right, and everyone in it. 22:53 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-214278.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2009 18:22:54 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-214278.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-214278.mp3 God Is Love 7-10My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and experiences a relationship with God. The person who refuses to love doesn't know the first thing about God, because God is loveâ??so you can't know him if you don't love. This is how God showed his love for us: God sent his only Son into the world so we might live through him. This is the kind of love we are talking aboutâ??not that we once upon a time loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to clear away our sins and the damage they've done to our relationship with God. 11-12My dear, dear friends, if God loved us like this, we certainly ought to love each other. No one has seen God, ever. But if we love one another, God dwells deeply within us, and his love becomes complete in usâ??perfect love! 13-16This is how we know we're living steadily and deeply in him, and he in us: He's given us life from his life, from his very own Spirit. Also, we've seen for ourselves and continue to state openly that the Father sent his Son as Savior of the world. Everyone who confesses that Jesus is God's Son participates continuously in an intimate relationship with God. We know it so well, we've embraced it heart and soul, this love that comes from God. To Love, to Be Loved 17-18God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us, so that we're free of worry on Judgment Dayâ??our standing in the world is identical with Christ's. There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful lifeâ??fear of death, fear of judgmentâ??is one not yet fully formed in love. 19We, though, are going to loveâ??love and be loved. First we were loved, now we love. He loved us first. 20-21If anyone boasts, "I love God," and goes right on hating his brother or sister, thinking nothing of it, he is a liar. If he won't love the person he can see, how can he love the God he can't see? The command we have from Christ is blunt: Loving God includes loving people. You've got to love both. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE110 - "Abiding Love" God Is Love 7-10My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and experiences a relationship with God. The person who refuses to love doesn't know the first thing about God, because God is loveâ??so you can't know him if you don't love. This is how God showed his love for us: God sent his only Son into the world so we might live through him. This is the kind of love we are talking aboutâ??not that we once upon a time loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to clear away our sins and the damage they've done to our relationship with God. 11-12My dear, dear friends, if God loved us like this, we certainly ought to love each other. No one has seen God, ever. But if we love one another, God dwells deeply within us, and his love becomes complete in usâ??perfect love! 13-16This is how we know we're living steadily and deeply in him, and he in us: He's given us life from his life, from his very own Spirit. Also, we've seen for ourselves and continue to state openly that the Father sent his Son as Savior of the world. Everyone who confesses that Jesus is God's Son participates continuously in an intimate relationship with God. We know it so well, we've embraced it heart and soul, this love that comes from God. To Love, to Be Loved 17-18God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us, so that we're free of worry on Judgment Dayâ??our standing in the world is identical with Christ's. There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful lifeâ??fear of death, fear of judgmentâ??is one not yet fully formed in love. 19We, though, are going to loveâ??love and be loved. First we were loved, now we love. He loved us first. 20-21If anyone boasts, "I love God," and goes right on hating his brother or sister, thinking nothing of it, he is a liar. If he won't love the person he can see, how can he love the God he can't see? The command we have from Christ is blunt: Loving God includes loving people. You've got to love both. 36:02 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-220248.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 16:30:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-220248.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-220248.mp3 John 10:11-18 (The Message) 11-13"I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd puts the sheep before himself, sacrifices himself if necessary. A hired man is not a real shepherd. The sheep mean nothing to him. He sees a wolf come and runs for it, leaving the sheep to be ravaged and scattered by the wolf. He's only in it for the money. The sheep don't matter to him. 14-18"I am the Good Shepherd. I know my own sheep and my own sheep know me. In the same way, the Father knows me and I know the Father. I put the sheep before myself, sacrificing myself if necessary. You need to know that I have other sheep in addition to those in this pen. I need to gather and bring them, too. They'll also recognize my voice. Then it will be one flock, one Shepherd. This is why the Father loves me: because I freely lay down my life. And so I am free to take it up again. No one takes it from me. I lay it down of my own free will. I have the right to lay it down; I also have the right to take it up again. I received this authority personally from my Father." Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE109 "Known & Unknowns" John 10:11-18 (The Message) 11-13"I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd puts the sheep before himself, sacrifices himself if necessary. A hired man is not a real shepherd. The sheep mean nothing to him. He sees a wolf come and runs for it, leaving the sheep to be ravaged and scattered by the wolf. He's only in it for the money. The sheep don't matter to him. 14-18"I am the Good Shepherd. I know my own sheep and my own sheep know me. In the same way, the Father knows me and I know the Father. I put the sheep before myself, sacrificing myself if necessary. You need to know that I have other sheep in addition to those in this pen. I need to gather and bring them, too. They'll also recognize my voice. Then it will be one flock, one Shepherd. This is why the Father loves me: because I freely lay down my life. And so I am free to take it up again. No one takes it from me. I lay it down of my own free will. I have the right to lay it down; I also have the right to take it up again. I received this authority personally from my Father." 27:09 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-217944.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-217944.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-217944.mp3 1 John 3:1-7 (The Message) 1 What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at itâ??we're called children of God! That's who we really are. But that's also why the world doesn't recognize us or take us seriously, because it has no idea who he is or what he's up to. 2-3But friends, that's exactly who we are: children of God. And that's only the beginning. Who knows how we'll end up! What we know is that when Christ is openly revealed, we'll see himâ??and in seeing him, become like him. All of us who look forward to his Coming stay ready, with the glistening purity of Jesus' life as a model for our own. 4-6All who indulge in a sinful life are dangerously lawless, for sin is a major disruption of God's order. Surely you know that Christ showed up in order to get rid of sin. There is no sin in him, and sin is not part of his program. No one who lives deeply in Christ makes a practice of sin. None of those who do practice sin have taken a good look at Christ. They've got him all backward. 7-8So, my dear children, don't let anyone divert you from the truth. It's the person who acts right who is right, just as we see it lived out in our righteous Messiah. Those who make a practice of sin are straight from the Devil, the pioneer in the practice of sin. The Son of God entered the scene to abolish the Devil's ways. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE108 - "Get It Straight" 1 John 3:1-7 (The Message) 1 What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at itâ??we're called children of God! That's who we really are. But that's also why the world doesn't recognize us or take us seriously, because it has no idea who he is or what he's up to. 2-3But friends, that's exactly who we are: children of God. And that's only the beginning. Who knows how we'll end up! What we know is that when Christ is openly revealed, we'll see himâ??and in seeing him, become like him. All of us who look forward to his Coming stay ready, with the glistening purity of Jesus' life as a model for our own. 4-6All who indulge in a sinful life are dangerously lawless, for sin is a major disruption of God's order. Surely you know that Christ showed up in order to get rid of sin. There is no sin in him, and sin is not part of his program. No one who lives deeply in Christ makes a practice of sin. None of those who do practice sin have taken a good look at Christ. They've got him all backward. 7-8So, my dear children, don't let anyone divert you from the truth. It's the person who acts right who is right, just as we see it lived out in our righteous Messiah. Those who make a practice of sin are straight from the Devil, the pioneer in the practice of sin. The Son of God entered the scene to abolish the Devil's ways. 25:24 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-215573.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-215573.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-215573.mp3 Easter: 50 Days & Sundays, too Easter Day is certainly the most important day of the church year. The celebration of Easter begins during the Great Vigil of Easter after nightfall on Holy Saturday, continues through Easter Sunday and into the Easter season, a full 50 days, until Pentecost. The Great 50 Days of Easter are a wonderful opportunity to explore and celebrate Easter more fully than we can possibly squeeze into a single day. A wonderful part of the richness of Easter to enjoy with children is light and candles. From the first fire, lit before the beginning of the Easter vigil, to the Paschal candle, the altar candles, and our baptismal candles, light is a sign and symbol that can be enjoyed and noticed to lay the groundwork for later intellectual understanding. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE107 - "Is It Real ? " Easter: 50 Days & Sundays, too Easter Day is certainly the most important day of the church year. The celebration of Easter begins during the Great Vigil of Easter after nightfall on Holy Saturday, continues through Easter Sunday and into the Easter season, a full 50 days, until Pentecost. The Great 50 Days of Easter are a wonderful opportunity to explore and celebrate Easter more fully than we can possibly squeeze into a single day. A wonderful part of the richness of Easter to enjoy with children is light and candles. From the first fire, lit before the beginning of the Easter vigil, to the Paschal candle, the altar candles, and our baptismal candles, light is a sign and symbol that can be enjoyed and noticed to lay the groundwork for later intellectual understanding. 29:36 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-214277.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:00:11 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-214277.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-214277.mp3 ust as Sunday is the first and the eighth day, so the "great Sunday" of the fifty days of Eastertide/Pentecost begins with the day of the resurrection and continues through eight Sundays, an octave of Sundays, a "week of weeks." It has been suggested that the English expression "Whitsunday" derives from the French huit (eight), Pentecost being le huitième dimanche, the eighth Sunday of Easter. In the Fourth Gospel, the risen Christ imparts the gift of the Spirit on the evening of Easter Day (John 20:19-23). The Spirit is the gift of the risen Christ. And so in the Easter Season, this "Pentecost Season," we listen to the farewell discourses, with their promise of the coming Advocate, as words to us from the risen Christ. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE106 - "50 Days of Easter" ust as Sunday is the first and the eighth day, so the "great Sunday" of the fifty days of Eastertide/Pentecost begins with the day of the resurrection and continues through eight Sundays, an octave of Sundays, a "week of weeks." It has been suggested that the English expression "Whitsunday" derives from the French huit (eight), Pentecost being le huitième dimanche, the eighth Sunday of Easter. In the Fourth Gospel, the risen Christ imparts the gift of the Spirit on the evening of Easter Day (John 20:19-23). The Spirit is the gift of the risen Christ. And so in the Easter Season, this "Pentecost Season," we listen to the farewell discourses, with their promise of the coming Advocate, as words to us from the risen Christ. 14:17 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-214274.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:06:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-214274.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-214274.mp3 An Easter Prayer (Adapted from The Book of Common Prayer) O God, who for our redemption gave your only begotten Son to death on the Cross, and by his glorious resurrection has delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant that we who celebrate with joy the day of our Lordâ??s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit. Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection, empowered and transformed by your grace in and among us. O Lord, so stir up in your church, indeed in each of us, that Spirit of adoption and reconciliation that is made possible by your grace revealed in Jesus the Christ, that we being renewed in both body and mind, may worship and serve you in sincerity and truth. We pray this in the name of the same Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE105 - "No Stone Here" An Easter Prayer (Adapted from The Book of Common Prayer) O God, who for our redemption gave your only begotten Son to death on the Cross, and by his glorious resurrection has delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant that we who celebrate with joy the day of our Lordâ??s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit. Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection, empowered and transformed by your grace in and among us. O Lord, so stir up in your church, indeed in each of us, that Spirit of adoption and reconciliation that is made possible by your grace revealed in Jesus the Christ, that we being renewed in both body and mind, may worship and serve you in sincerity and truth. We pray this in the name of the same Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 18:04 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-211549.mp3 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-211549.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-211549.mp3 Good Friday is the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday. It is traditionally the day on which Jesus was crucified. Please see our article that discusses the various views on which day Jesus was crucified. Assuming that Jesus was crucified and died on a Friday, should Christians remember by celebrating Good Friday? The Bible does not instruct Christians to remember ChristÃ??Ã?¢??s death by honoring a certain day. The Bible does give us freedom in these matters, however. Romans 14:5 tells us, Ã??Ã?¢??One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.Ã??Ã?¢?? The Bible instructs us to remember ChristÃ??Ã?¢??s death by observing the LordÃ??Ã?¢??s Supper. First Corinthians 11:26 declares, Ã??Ã?¢??For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.Ã??Ã?¢?? Why is Good Friday referred to as Ã??Ã?¢??goodÃ??Ã?¢??? What the Jewish authorities and Romans did to Jesus was definitely not good (see Matthew chapters 26-27). However, the results of ChristÃ??Ã?¢??s death are very good! Romans 5:8, Ã??Ã?¢??But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.Ã??Ã?¢?? First Peter 3:18 tells us, Ã??Ã?¢??For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit.Ã??Ã?¢?? Many Christian churches celebrate Good Friday with a subdued service, usually in the evening, when ChristÃ??Ã?¢??s death is remembered with solemn hymns, prayers of thanksgiving, a message centered on the MessiahÃ??Ã?¢??s suffering for our sakes, and communion. Whether or not Christians choose to Ã??Ã?¢??celebrateÃ??Ã?¢?? Good Friday, the events of that day should be ever on our minds because the death of Christ on the cross is the paramount event of the Christian faith. If you would like to learn more about why Jesus' death on the cross was so Ã??Ã?¢??good,Ã??Ã?¢?? please read the following article: What does it mean to accept Jesus as your personal Savior? Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE104- "Good Friday to Resurrection 2009" Good Friday is the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday. It is traditionally the day on which Jesus was crucified. Please see our article that discusses the various views on which day Jesus was crucified. Assuming that Jesus was crucified and died on a Friday, should Christians remember by celebrating Good Friday? The Bible does not instruct Christians to remember ChristÃ??Ã?¢??s death by honoring a certain day. The Bible does give us freedom in these matters, however. Romans 14:5 tells us, Ã??Ã?¢??One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.Ã??Ã?¢?? The Bible instructs us to remember ChristÃ??Ã?¢??s death by observing the LordÃ??Ã?¢??s Supper. First Corinthians 11:26 declares, Ã??Ã?¢??For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.Ã??Ã?¢?? Why is Good Friday referred to as Ã??Ã?¢??goodÃ??Ã?¢??? What the Jewish authorities and Romans did to Jesus was definitely not good (see Matthew chapters 26-27). However, the results of ChristÃ??Ã?¢??s death are very good! Romans 5:8, Ã??Ã?¢??But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.Ã??Ã?¢?? First Peter 3:18 tells us, Ã??Ã?¢??For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit.Ã??Ã?¢?? Many Christian churches celebrate Good Friday with a subdued service, usually in the evening, when ChristÃ??Ã?¢??s death is remembered with solemn hymns, prayers of thanksgiving, a message centered on the MessiahÃ??Ã?¢??s suffering for our sakes, and communion. Whether or not Christians choose to Ã??Ã?¢??celebrateÃ??Ã?¢?? Good Friday, the events of that day should be ever on our minds because the death of Christ on the cross is the paramount event of the Christian faith. If you would like to learn more about why Jesus' death on the cross was so Ã??Ã?¢??good,Ã??Ã?¢?? please read the following article: What does it mean to accept Jesus as your personal Savior? 14:28 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-210218.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-210218.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-210218.mp3 This was a strange procession. A guy on a donkey. (No doubt the scoffers likened him to that poor animal.) Tagging along with him were a bunch of fishermen, rural herdsmen, and even (shudder) a taxman. A crowd, mostly of just plain folks, got into it. They'd apparently heard about this Jesus of Galilee (v. 11), and had a high regard for him. Maybe this was the man who'd save them from the hands of the Roman conquerors. Maybe this was the man who'd save them from the effects of a chasm that set the keepers of the religious-system Temple apart from the ordinary Jew. Maybe this was the man who'd save them from their own frustration and loss of hope in the God who chose them. So they laid palm branches before him as he went in, and cried out to their (potential) hero, "Save us!" And His first deeds took him along that course just fine, too. He goes to the Temple grounds, to the money changers and the salesmen. It was a real need within a sacrificial system to have ritually-clean animals available to those whose raw poverty or citified lifestyle let them have none of their own. But what happened is the same thing that always happens when the customer is powerless to argue: not only does the price go up, but a system is created to extract much more through the exchange of currency. Jesus struck at this about as directly as he could. Then, Jesus did the sort of thing He had always done: He went around the Temple area preaching and healing the sick. (They must've gathered there desperately in the belief that the God who lived in the Temple might heal them.) And children came out, continuing to call on the heroic descendant of David, "Save us! Save us!" They all had been without hope for so long. If they only knew just how big a task it would be to save them. Or how far God would go to make it happen. The cries of praise would give way to the call for blood, and it would be shed. But not just yet. It was time to celebrate what could be. Father, you have indeed heard the cries of your people, and answered them in an unexpected way. Help us to bear witness to what you have done. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE103- "Palm Sunday Sermon" This was a strange procession. A guy on a donkey. (No doubt the scoffers likened him to that poor animal.) Tagging along with him were a bunch of fishermen, rural herdsmen, and even (shudder) a taxman. A crowd, mostly of just plain folks, got into it. They'd apparently heard about this Jesus of Galilee (v. 11), and had a high regard for him. Maybe this was the man who'd save them from the hands of the Roman conquerors. Maybe this was the man who'd save them from the effects of a chasm that set the keepers of the religious-system Temple apart from the ordinary Jew. Maybe this was the man who'd save them from their own frustration and loss of hope in the God who chose them. So they laid palm branches before him as he went in, and cried out to their (potential) hero, "Save us!" And His first deeds took him along that course just fine, too. He goes to the Temple grounds, to the money changers and the salesmen. It was a real need within a sacrificial system to have ritually-clean animals available to those whose raw poverty or citified lifestyle let them have none of their own. But what happened is the same thing that always happens when the customer is powerless to argue: not only does the price go up, but a system is created to extract much more through the exchange of currency. Jesus struck at this about as directly as he could. Then, Jesus did the sort of thing He had always done: He went around the Temple area preaching and healing the sick. (They must've gathered there desperately in the belief that the God who lived in the Temple might heal them.) And children came out, continuing to call on the heroic descendant of David, "Save us! Save us!" They all had been without hope for so long. If they only knew just how big a task it would be to save them. Or how far God would go to make it happen. The cries of praise would give way to the call for blood, and it would be shed. But not just yet. It was time to celebrate what could be. Father, you have indeed heard the cries of your people, and answered them in an unexpected way. Help us to bear witness to what you have done. Amen. 30:51 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-203287.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-203287.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-203287.mp3 John 12:23-32 (The Message) 22-23Philip went and told Andrew. Andrew and Philip together told Jesus. Jesus answered, "Time's up. The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24-25"Listen carefully: Unless a grain of wheat is buried in the ground, dead to the world, it is never any more than a grain of wheat. But if it is buried, it sprouts and reproduces itself many times over. In the same way, anyone who holds on to life just as it is destroys that life. But if you let it go, reckless in your love, you'll have it forever, real and eternal. 26"If any of you wants to serve me, then follow me. Then you'll be where I am, ready to serve at a moment's notice. The Father will honor and reward anyone who serves me. 27-28"Right now I am storm-tossed. And what am I going to say? 'Father, get me out of this'? No, this is why I came in the first place. I'll say, 'Father, put your glory on display.'" A voice came out of the sky: "I have glorified it, and I'll glorify it again." 29The listening crowd said, "Thunder!" Others said, "An angel spoke to him!" 30-33Jesus said, "The voice didn't come for me but for you. At this moment the world is in crisis. Now Satan, the ruler of this world, will be thrown out. And I, as I am lifted up from the earth, will attract everyone to me and gather them around me." He put it this way to show how he was going to be put to death. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE102 - " Be Fruitful: New Giving " John 12:23-32 (The Message) 22-23Philip went and told Andrew. Andrew and Philip together told Jesus. Jesus answered, "Time's up. The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24-25"Listen carefully: Unless a grain of wheat is buried in the ground, dead to the world, it is never any more than a grain of wheat. But if it is buried, it sprouts and reproduces itself many times over. In the same way, anyone who holds on to life just as it is destroys that life. But if you let it go, reckless in your love, you'll have it forever, real and eternal. 26"If any of you wants to serve me, then follow me. Then you'll be where I am, ready to serve at a moment's notice. The Father will honor and reward anyone who serves me. 27-28"Right now I am storm-tossed. And what am I going to say? 'Father, get me out of this'? No, this is why I came in the first place. I'll say, 'Father, put your glory on display.'" A voice came out of the sky: "I have glorified it, and I'll glorify it again." 29The listening crowd said, "Thunder!" Others said, "An angel spoke to him!" 30-33Jesus said, "The voice didn't come for me but for you. At this moment the world is in crisis. Now Satan, the ruler of this world, will be thrown out. And I, as I am lifted up from the earth, will attract everyone to me and gather them around me." He put it this way to show how he was going to be put to death. 35:26 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-205699.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-205699.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-205699.mp3 John 3:14-21 (The Message) 13-15"No one has ever gone up into the presence of God except the One who came down from that Presence, the Son of Man. In the same way that Moses lifted the serpent in the desert so people could have something to see and then believe, it is necessary for the Son of Man to be lifted upâ??and everyone who looks up to him, trusting and expectant, will gain a real life, eternal life. 16-18"This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person's failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE101 - "Be Fruitful: Serving Well" John 3:14-21 (The Message) 13-15"No one has ever gone up into the presence of God except the One who came down from that Presence, the Son of Man. In the same way that Moses lifted the serpent in the desert so people could have something to see and then believe, it is necessary for the Son of Man to be lifted upâ??and everyone who looks up to him, trusting and expectant, will gain a real life, eternal life. 16-18"This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person's failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him. 32:26 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-198080.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-198080.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-198080.mp3 John 2:15-17 (The Message Bible) Jesus put together a whip out of strips of leather and chased them out of the Temple, stampeding the sheep and cattle, upending the tables of the loan sharks, spilling coins left and right. He told the dove merchants, "Get your things out of here! Stop turning my Father's house into a shopping mall!" That's when his disciples remembered the Scripture, "Zeal for your house consumes me." Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE100 -"Be Fruitful: Spring Cleaning" John 2:15-17 (The Message Bible) Jesus put together a whip out of strips of leather and chased them out of the Temple, stampeding the sheep and cattle, upending the tables of the loan sharks, spilling coins left and right. He told the dove merchants, "Get your things out of here! Stop turning my Father's house into a shopping mall!" That's when his disciples remembered the Scripture, "Zeal for your house consumes me." 33:30 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-198079.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-198079.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-198079.mp3 Jesus warned them to keep it quiet, not to breathe a word of it to anyone. He then began explaining things to them: "It is necessary that the Son of Man proceed to an ordeal of suffering, be tried and found guilty by the elders, high priests, and religion scholars, be killed, and after three days rise up alive." He said this simply and clearly so they couldn't miss it. 32-33But Peter grabbed him in protest. Turning and seeing his disciples wavering, wondering what to believe, Jesus confronted Peter. "Peter, get out of my way! Satan, get lost! You have no idea how God works." 34-37Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, "Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You're not in the driver's seat; I am. Don't run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I'll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to saving yourself, your true self. What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you? What could you ever trade your soul for? 38"If any of you are embarrassed over me and the way I'm leading you when you get around your fickle and unfocused friends, know that you'll be an even greater embarrassment to the Son of Man when he arrives in all the splendor of God, his Father, with an army of the holy angels." Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE99 -"Be Fruitful: Live to Worship" Jesus warned them to keep it quiet, not to breathe a word of it to anyone. He then began explaining things to them: "It is necessary that the Son of Man proceed to an ordeal of suffering, be tried and found guilty by the elders, high priests, and religion scholars, be killed, and after three days rise up alive." He said this simply and clearly so they couldn't miss it. 32-33But Peter grabbed him in protest. Turning and seeing his disciples wavering, wondering what to believe, Jesus confronted Peter. "Peter, get out of my way! Satan, get lost! You have no idea how God works." 34-37Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, "Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You're not in the driver's seat; I am. Don't run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I'll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to saving yourself, your true self. What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you? What could you ever trade your soul for? 38"If any of you are embarrassed over me and the way I'm leading you when you get around your fickle and unfocused friends, know that you'll be an even greater embarrassment to the Son of Man when he arrives in all the splendor of God, his Father, with an army of the holy angels." 35:43 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-198078.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-198078.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-198078.mp3 In Genesis 9, God is blessing Noah and his sons, after the flood. At several points, it doesn't sound all that much like a blessing (for instance, in v. 5, God tells them they and the animals will all eventually die). But then, God does something striking: the God of All, the Flood-Maker, the Flood-Remover, is now bound to fragile, small, perishable beings. (This is called a 'covenant', a sort of contract, only, this is one that's declared unilaterally.) The God of the Flood is promising that the earth as a whole and all its creatures, including Noah and his descendents, will never again be destroyed by flood. And the sign of this daring act of solidarity is the rainbow -- the colors that signal the end of the storm, the start of the sunlight. The rainbow is the beautiful natural sign of the arrival of what is hoped for. That was just step 1 in the Creator's promises to the created. More kept being added -- more covenants, with Jacob and David. However, none of these covenants by themselves did much to treat the long-term illness. That took the ultimate act of loving solidarity: God living as a human being. Going through a creaturely life. And going through death, from other creaturely hands. The start of this was to be born. Then, to live out the divine, Spirit-powered mission. A mission that began when John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Indeed, the mission led to death, but then to life again, leading to a covenant that those who follow Jesus would find that when the storm of life itself is over, there is a new day at the end of the rainbow. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE98 - "Be Fruitful: God's Radical Promise" In Genesis 9, God is blessing Noah and his sons, after the flood. At several points, it doesn't sound all that much like a blessing (for instance, in v. 5, God tells them they and the animals will all eventually die). But then, God does something striking: the God of All, the Flood-Maker, the Flood-Remover, is now bound to fragile, small, perishable beings. (This is called a 'covenant', a sort of contract, only, this is one that's declared unilaterally.) The God of the Flood is promising that the earth as a whole and all its creatures, including Noah and his descendents, will never again be destroyed by flood. And the sign of this daring act of solidarity is the rainbow -- the colors that signal the end of the storm, the start of the sunlight. The rainbow is the beautiful natural sign of the arrival of what is hoped for. That was just step 1 in the Creator's promises to the created. More kept being added -- more covenants, with Jacob and David. However, none of these covenants by themselves did much to treat the long-term illness. That took the ultimate act of loving solidarity: God living as a human being. Going through a creaturely life. And going through death, from other creaturely hands. The start of this was to be born. Then, to live out the divine, Spirit-powered mission. A mission that began when John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Indeed, the mission led to death, but then to life again, leading to a covenant that those who follow Jesus would find that when the storm of life itself is over, there is a new day at the end of the rainbow. 31:10 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-191264.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-191264.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-191264.mp3 One: God will raise up a prophet, when God needs a courageous word spoken. Like Moses, Richard Allen, Rosa Parks and Alejo Hernandez Many: God will raise up for us a prophet from among us. Like caring coaches, praying teachers, supportive parents, and attentive students. New prophets are being raised up by God! One: God will raise up a prophet to speak God's word to us. God is calling us to listen for truth and live into that Word by faith. Many: Anyone who doesn't listen will have to deal with God. For God will raise up a prophet to speak in our world today. Is it you? Is it me? Raise up the prophet in us to speak truth and worship the Lord thy God! One: We come to worship our Lord who is almighty and worthy to be praised! So let us embrace the Spirit of the Lord as we praise Jesus who lives in us this day. The praise begins now as we celebrate this day that the Lord has made! Let us share GodÃ?¢??s love as we greet one another right now! Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE97 - " Divine Timing: Run Your Race" One: God will raise up a prophet, when God needs a courageous word spoken. Like Moses, Richard Allen, Rosa Parks and Alejo Hernandez Many: God will raise up for us a prophet from among us. Like caring coaches, praying teachers, supportive parents, and attentive students. New prophets are being raised up by God! One: God will raise up a prophet to speak God's word to us. God is calling us to listen for truth and live into that Word by faith. Many: Anyone who doesn't listen will have to deal with God. For God will raise up a prophet to speak in our world today. Is it you? Is it me? Raise up the prophet in us to speak truth and worship the Lord thy God! One: We come to worship our Lord who is almighty and worthy to be praised! So let us embrace the Spirit of the Lord as we praise Jesus who lives in us this day. The praise begins now as we celebrate this day that the Lord has made! Let us share GodÃ?¢??s love as we greet one another right now! 19:22 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-191263.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-191263.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-191263.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE96 - "Divine Timing Get Things Straight" 37:03 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-188068.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-188068.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-188068.mp3 Deut. 18: 15-20 and I Cor. 8: 1-3 We are open and our spirits are willing to receive your grace. Help us to let go of all that holds us down and holds us back from your love. Creator of all people around the world, please journey with us now into the places where we live. Let us be a blessing to every path we may cross, and bring us back together when the time is right. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE95 - "Divine Timing: Live Our Truth" Deut. 18: 15-20 and I Cor. 8: 1-3 We are open and our spirits are willing to receive your grace. Help us to let go of all that holds us down and holds us back from your love. Creator of all people around the world, please journey with us now into the places where we live. Let us be a blessing to every path we may cross, and bring us back together when the time is right. 31:46 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-185503.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-185503.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-185503.mp3 God gave Jonah, a reluctant prophet, a commandment to deliver a message to the wicked people of Ninevah. The very mention of the city of Ninevah, which was the capital of Assyria at the time, would have filled people in Jonah's time with terror, because their memories of the city were filled with bitterness and tyranny. In other words, there were some seedy sinners there. They were into all sorts of bad stuff, like killing, stealing, prostitution, gambling, and so on. Therefore, Jonah couldn't quite get up the nerve to go to Ninevah. Instead, he boarded a ship headed in the exact opposite direction, toward the town of Tarshish. When this boat went to sea, the Lord sent a big storm with high winds, which was threatening to break the boat up into a thousand tiny pieces and kill everyone on board, even those sailors who didn't even know why the Lord had sent the storm. Eventually, they figured out that the storm was happening because of Jonah and his disobedience to a commandment of the Lord. "What have you done to us?" they asked him. Jonah told them he was fleeing from the presence of the Lord. The sailors demanded to know what they should do to Jonah so that God would calm the raging sea and spare their lives. Jonah told them they would have to throw him overboard, "for I know it is because of me that this great storm has come upon you." The sailors weren't exactly thrilled that Jonah wanted them to throw him overboard, because in this storm, they knew it would result in his death. They didn't want to be responsible for the death of another man. Therefore, they tried to row the boat back to shore, but the sea was just too violent. In the end, they had no choice but to throw Jonah overboard, which made the storm end. Man Overboard! Fortunately, the Lord provided a large fish (some people think it was a whale), which swallowed Jonah, who remained safe in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights. While he was in the belly of the whale, Jonah gave thanks to God: "As my life was fading away, I remembered you, O Lord. My prayer came to you in your holy temple, and with a voice of thanksgiving, I will make sacrifices to you. I will do exactly what I have promised," Jonah cried out. Then the Lord spoke to the fish, which promptly deposited Jonah on dry land. His life was spared, so the Lord talked to him for a second time. This time, Jonah got up and went to Ninevah, as the Lord had asked. A Second Chance to Deliver the Message When Jonah got to Ninevah, he delivered the message from God, a message that eventually made it to the king's palace. When the king heard that the Lord was planning to destroy Ninevah because of their evil and wickedness, he proclaimed that everyone in the city should not eat or drink anything, including water. "Who knows?" the king cried out to his people. "Maybe God will change his mind and spare us, if we show him that we can change our evil ways and love him instead of all these false gods we have been worshiping all this time." The question is: Would God spare the lives of the people, as he had spared the life of Jonah by sending the whale? The Result of Turning to God After Disobeying Him The answer was "yes." God changed his mind, because he saw how the people had listened to Jonah and changed their evil ways into lives of love and worshiping God. Jonah, however, who always knew the people of Ninevah were evil, was very disappointed that God let them off the hook. "They were sinning all these years and then, one time, the king makes them fast and you spare their lives!" he protested. "I mean, I always knew you were a gracious God, full of mercy and steadfast love," he continued in his prayer. "That's why I went to Tarshish instead of Ninevah in the first place. But Lord, it just isn't fair! I think you should punish me now, instead of showing me mercy for not listening to you in the first place. Take me now, because I would rather die than live in the disgrace of having disobeyed you. "And I can't believe you didn't kill the people of Ninevah! They have been bad people for so long, and you basically let them get away with it!" Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE94 - "Get Going" God gave Jonah, a reluctant prophet, a commandment to deliver a message to the wicked people of Ninevah. The very mention of the city of Ninevah, which was the capital of Assyria at the time, would have filled people in Jonah's time with terror, because their memories of the city were filled with bitterness and tyranny. In other words, there were some seedy sinners there. They were into all sorts of bad stuff, like killing, stealing, prostitution, gambling, and so on. Therefore, Jonah couldn't quite get up the nerve to go to Ninevah. Instead, he boarded a ship headed in the exact opposite direction, toward the town of Tarshish. When this boat went to sea, the Lord sent a big storm with high winds, which was threatening to break the boat up into a thousand tiny pieces and kill everyone on board, even those sailors who didn't even know why the Lord had sent the storm. Eventually, they figured out that the storm was happening because of Jonah and his disobedience to a commandment of the Lord. "What have you done to us?" they asked him. Jonah told them he was fleeing from the presence of the Lord. The sailors demanded to know what they should do to Jonah so that God would calm the raging sea and spare their lives. Jonah told them they would have to throw him overboard, "for I know it is because of me that this great storm has come upon you." The sailors weren't exactly thrilled that Jonah wanted them to throw him overboard, because in this storm, they knew it would result in his death. They didn't want to be responsible for the death of another man. Therefore, they tried to row the boat back to shore, but the sea was just too violent. In the end, they had no choice but to throw Jonah overboard, which made the storm end. Man Overboard! Fortunately, the Lord provided a large fish (some people think it was a whale), which swallowed Jonah, who remained safe in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights. While he was in the belly of the whale, Jonah gave thanks to God: "As my life was fading away, I remembered you, O Lord. My prayer came to you in your holy temple, and with a voice of thanksgiving, I will make sacrifices to you. I will do exactly what I have promised," Jonah cried out. Then the Lord spoke to the fish, which promptly deposited Jonah on dry land. His life was spared, so the Lord talked to him for a second time. This time, Jonah got up and went to Ninevah, as the Lord had asked. A Second Chance to Deliver the Message When Jonah got to Ninevah, he delivered the message from God, a message that eventually made it to the king's palace. When the king heard that the Lord was planning to destroy Ninevah because of their evil and wickedness, he proclaimed that everyone in the city should not eat or drink anything, including water. "Who knows?" the king cried out to his people. "Maybe God will change his mind and spare us, if we show him that we can change our evil ways and love him instead of all these false gods we have been worshiping all this time." The question is: Would God spare the lives of the people, as he had spared the life of Jonah by sending the whale? The Result of Turning to God After Disobeying Him The answer was "yes." God changed his mind, because he saw how the people had listened to Jonah and changed their evil ways into lives of love and worshiping God. Jonah, however, who always knew the people of Ninevah were evil, was very disappointed that God let them off the hook. "They were sinning all these years and then, one time, the king makes them fast and you spare their lives!" he protested. "I mean, I always knew you were a gracious God, full of mercy and steadfast love," he continued in his prayer. "That's why I went to Tarshish instead of Ninevah in the first place. But Lord, it just isn't fair! I think you should punish me now, instead of showing me mercy for not listening to you in the first place. Take me now, because I would rather die than live in the disgrace of having disobeyed you. "And I can't believe you didn't kill the people of Ninevah! They have been bad people for so long, and you basically let them get away with it!" 28:10 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-182988.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-182988.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-182988.mp3 1 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD before Eli. And word from the LORD was rare in those days, visions were infrequent. 2 And it happened at that time as Eli was lying down in his place (now his eyesight had begun to grow dim and he could not see well), 3 and the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD where the ark of God was, 4 that the LORD called Samuel; and he said, â??Here I am.â?? 5 Then he ran to Eli and said, â??Here I am, for you called me.â?? But he said, â??I did not call, lie down again.â?? So he went and lay down. 6 And the LORD called yet again, â??Samuel!â?? So Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, â??Here I am, for you called me.â?? But he answered, â??I did not call, my son, lie down again.â?? 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor had the word of the LORD yet been revealed to him. 8 So the LORD called Samuel again for the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, â??Here I am, for you called me.â?? Then Eli discerned that the LORD was calling the boy. 9 And Eli said to Samuel, â??Go lie down, and it shall be if He calls you, that you shall say, 'Speak, LORD, for Thy servant is listening.'â?? So Samuel went and lay down in his place. 10 Then the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, â??Samuel! Samuel!â?? And Samuel said, â??Speak, for Thy servant is listening.â?? 11 And the LORD said to Samuel, â??Behold, I am about to do a thing in Israel at which both ears of everyone who hears it will tingle. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE93 - "Called for Change" 1 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD before Eli. And word from the LORD was rare in those days, visions were infrequent. 2 And it happened at that time as Eli was lying down in his place (now his eyesight had begun to grow dim and he could not see well), 3 and the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD where the ark of God was, 4 that the LORD called Samuel; and he said, â??Here I am.â?? 5 Then he ran to Eli and said, â??Here I am, for you called me.â?? But he said, â??I did not call, lie down again.â?? So he went and lay down. 6 And the LORD called yet again, â??Samuel!â?? So Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, â??Here I am, for you called me.â?? But he answered, â??I did not call, my son, lie down again.â?? 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor had the word of the LORD yet been revealed to him. 8 So the LORD called Samuel again for the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, â??Here I am, for you called me.â?? Then Eli discerned that the LORD was calling the boy. 9 And Eli said to Samuel, â??Go lie down, and it shall be if He calls you, that you shall say, 'Speak, LORD, for Thy servant is listening.'â?? So Samuel went and lay down in his place. 10 Then the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, â??Samuel! Samuel!â?? And Samuel said, â??Speak, for Thy servant is listening.â?? 11 And the LORD said to Samuel, â??Behold, I am about to do a thing in Israel at which both ears of everyone who hears it will tingle. 27:31 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-178108.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-178108.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-178108.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE92- "Speak New Life" 29:10 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-180593.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-180593.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-180593.mp3 Remember Your Baptism -tmp(Rom 6:1-11) Romans 6 illustrates a mind-boggling reality with a simple picture. While dealing with the difficulty of our sinful natures Paul makes us look to something that is known to all believers-the baptism by water. His purpose, though, does not remain in the symbol but stretches into the infinite wisdom and love of God that would bestow on sinners the mercy and love they did not deserve. We can, thankfully, look at this portion to provoke a fire in our own thinking no matter how long we" been in Christ. Some of us may have the vaguest recollection of our baptism while others may still be wet behind the ears from the event. Some of us may have carried out the command without understanding but in sheer obedience to our Lord while some of us entered the baptismal waters with our heads filled with explanatory verses. As believers we all should've we gone through it and it bears remembering. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE91 - "Remember your Baptism" Remember Your Baptism -tmp(Rom 6:1-11) Romans 6 illustrates a mind-boggling reality with a simple picture. While dealing with the difficulty of our sinful natures Paul makes us look to something that is known to all believers-the baptism by water. His purpose, though, does not remain in the symbol but stretches into the infinite wisdom and love of God that would bestow on sinners the mercy and love they did not deserve. We can, thankfully, look at this portion to provoke a fire in our own thinking no matter how long we" been in Christ. Some of us may have the vaguest recollection of our baptism while others may still be wet behind the ears from the event. Some of us may have carried out the command without understanding but in sheer obedience to our Lord while some of us entered the baptismal waters with our heads filled with explanatory verses. As believers we all should've we gone through it and it bears remembering. 04:55 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-177244.mp3 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:04:02 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-177244.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-177244.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE90 -"AH...A New Way" 31:00 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-176278.mp3 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-176278.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-176278.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE89 - "Praise God @ All Times" 36:19 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-175103.mp3 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-175103.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-175103.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE88 - "Sharing Jesus" 31:05 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-173200.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-173200.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-173200.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE87 - "Following Jesus" 32:08 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-170902.mp3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-170902.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-170902.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE86 - "Preparing 4 Jesus" 31:25 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-168773.mp3 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-168773.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-168773.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE85 - "Waiting for Jesus" 32:54 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-165785.mp3 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-165785.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-165785.mp3 Parable of the Last Judgment Matthew 25:31-46 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE84 - "Give Thanks" Parable of the Last Judgment Matthew 25:31-46 25:46 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-165214.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-165214.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-165214.mp3 "What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents?" Answer: Matthew, in Chapters 24-25, records the Lordâ??s heart of compassion and love mingled with unwavering holiness. This section of Scripture, including the Parable of the Talents, constitutes final warnings, prophecies, and encouragements to His people Israel prior to His departure. He, who is their Lord, is leaving for an undisclosed period of time. He is delegating to them the responsibility, as stewards, to care for His kingdom. The Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25:14-30, impresses on them the weight of that responsibility and the serious consequences of neglecting to understand and apply His instructions. There is also a message to all mankind. If the talents are talents of gold, the value of what the master entrusted to the stewards would be immensely high, in the millions of dollars. Since the Lord uses only the term "talents" we must make some assumptions, but is seems reasonable to assume that the owner of the talents, the man traveling into a far country, was a wealthy man. He is entrusting his wealth to three men who become stewards of his money. One receives five talents. Another receives two talents. A third steward receives one talent. Each is given a significant amount of money. These are stewards entrusted with the care of the money. The stewards must know the personality and character of their Lord. He expects them to know Him well enough to apply the spirit as well as the letter of His instructions. Those that do are richly rewarded. The others receive severe judgment. The amount given is based on each stewardâ??s ability. The first two understand the spirit and letter of instructions and the character of their Lord. They both use the resources by "trading" to gain a profit. Each of them makes a 100% profit. Fear and mistrust of his Lord motivate the third steward. He buries the money in the earth and returns the original amount. The profitable stewards are praised, given increased responsibilities and invited to enter into the joy of their Lord. The untrusting steward is scolded, rejected, and punished. The application of this parable must be understood within the context of the message of Matthew 24-25. It is first a message to the people of Israel that will live in the last days before the Lord returns. The statement, in Matthew 24:13, "But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved" is a key statement. This is the believing remnant that will receive the promise of the kingdom. In Matthew 24:32-34, the Lord stated, "Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled." These will be alive when He returns and will have understood and believed their Lord. The application to the people of Israel is graphic and relevant. Those that believe Him will be rewarded in His kingdom. The basis of the reward will be their stewardship of His resources entrusted to them. Those who fear and do not believe will be rejected and judged. There is also a universal application to all mankind. From the time of the creation of mankind, each individual has been entrusted with resources of time and material wealth. Everything we have comes from God and belongs to Him. We are responsible for using those resources so that they increase in value. As Christians, we have additionally the most valuable resource of all â?? the Word of God. If we believe and understand Him, and apply His Word as good stewards, we are a blessing to others and the value of what we do multiplies. We are accountable to the Lord for the use of His resources. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE83- "Great Returns" "What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents?" Answer: Matthew, in Chapters 24-25, records the Lordâ??s heart of compassion and love mingled with unwavering holiness. This section of Scripture, including the Parable of the Talents, constitutes final warnings, prophecies, and encouragements to His people Israel prior to His departure. He, who is their Lord, is leaving for an undisclosed period of time. He is delegating to them the responsibility, as stewards, to care for His kingdom. The Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25:14-30, impresses on them the weight of that responsibility and the serious consequences of neglecting to understand and apply His instructions. There is also a message to all mankind. If the talents are talents of gold, the value of what the master entrusted to the stewards would be immensely high, in the millions of dollars. Since the Lord uses only the term "talents" we must make some assumptions, but is seems reasonable to assume that the owner of the talents, the man traveling into a far country, was a wealthy man. He is entrusting his wealth to three men who become stewards of his money. One receives five talents. Another receives two talents. A third steward receives one talent. Each is given a significant amount of money. These are stewards entrusted with the care of the money. The stewards must know the personality and character of their Lord. He expects them to know Him well enough to apply the spirit as well as the letter of His instructions. Those that do are richly rewarded. The others receive severe judgment. The amount given is based on each stewardâ??s ability. The first two understand the spirit and letter of instructions and the character of their Lord. They both use the resources by "trading" to gain a profit. Each of them makes a 100% profit. Fear and mistrust of his Lord motivate the third steward. He buries the money in the earth and returns the original amount. The profitable stewards are praised, given increased responsibilities and invited to enter into the joy of their Lord. The untrusting steward is scolded, rejected, and punished. The application of this parable must be understood within the context of the message of Matthew 24-25. It is first a message to the people of Israel that will live in the last days before the Lord returns. The statement, in Matthew 24:13, "But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved" is a key statement. This is the believing remnant that will receive the promise of the kingdom. In Matthew 24:32-34, the Lord stated, "Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled." These will be alive when He returns and will have understood and believed their Lord. The application to the people of Israel is graphic and relevant. Those that believe Him will be rewarded in His kingdom. The basis of the reward will be their stewardship of His resources entrusted to them. Those who fear and do not believe will be rejected and judged. There is also a universal application to all mankind. From the time of the creation of mankind, each individual has been entrusted with resources of time and material wealth. Everything we have comes from God and belongs to Him. We are responsible for using those resources so that they increase in value. As Christians, we have additionally the most valuable resource of all â?? the Word of God. If we believe and understand Him, and apply His Word as good stewards, we are a blessing to others and the value of what we do multiplies. We are accountable to the Lord for the use of His resources. 22:54 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-161782.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-161782.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-161782.mp3 Matthew 25:1-13 Now the kingdom of heaven may be compared to ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the prudent took oil in flasks along with their lamps. Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began to sleep. But at midnight there was a shout, "Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him." Then all these virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. Now the foolish said to the prudent, "Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out." But the prudent answered saying, "No, there will not be enough for us and you too; go instead to the dealers and buy some for yourselves." Now while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut. Later the other virgins also came, saying, "Lord, Lord, open up for us." But he answered them and said, "Truly I say to you, I do not know you." Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE82 - " Right Timing" Matthew 25:1-13 Now the kingdom of heaven may be compared to ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the prudent took oil in flasks along with their lamps. Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began to sleep. But at midnight there was a shout, "Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him." Then all these virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. Now the foolish said to the prudent, "Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out." But the prudent answered saying, "No, there will not be enough for us and you too; go instead to the dealers and buy some for yourselves." Now while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut. Later the other virgins also came, saying, "Lord, Lord, open up for us." But he answered them and said, "Truly I say to you, I do not know you." Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour. 30:06 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-161783.mp3 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-161783.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-161783.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE81 - Embracing Everyday Saints 29:11 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-157301.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-157301.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-157301.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE80- "Reflections of the Word" 29:02 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-155536.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-155536.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-155536.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE79 - "Who Do You Worship"-Get it Straight" 26:16 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-155530.mp3 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-155530.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-155530.mp3 To begin, letâ??s take a look at the setting and circumstances where-in the Parable of the Wedding Feast is given: The land is being occupied by the Romans, who had permitted the Jews to keep their religion and way of life. The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Elders were still in authority over the people, but under the direction and answerable to their Roman conquerors. These leaders wished for the Messiah to come and rid them of their Roman oppressors, but they expected a powerful warrior king to save them from Roman oppression, a king who would identify with them, and come from their ruling class. They were not expecting a lowly carpenter, who preached on loving your neighbor, and exemplified that preaching with loving acts and miraculous signs. They did not expect a Teacher who identified with tax collectors, who were considered to be traitors, and who associated with the dregs of society while accusing their ruling class of sin. It is the last week before the crucifixion and death of our Lord. On Sunday, Christ had ridden triumphantly into Jerusalem and, while the people wanted to proclaim Him King, their leaders wanted to get rid of Him, and Christ knew He was going to His death (see Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:29-44, John 12:12-19, Matthew 16:21; 20:17-19). The basic point of the Parable of the Two Sons is that doing is more important than saying, and while the tax collectors and prostitutes were repenting of their sins, the Pharisees were not. In their pride, they thought themselves to be sinless. The Parable of the Tenants speaks to how the prophets of the Old Testament had been treated by the Jewish authorities, who murdered them (see Luke 11:37-54 which addresses both of these truths). Jesus further emphasizes all of this with the telling of the Wedding Banquet Parable, and while this Parable provides a vivid message for the Pharisees drawn from current events and Jewish history, it is also prophetic in nature. In Jewish society, a marriage contract was generally made between the parents of the betrothed. The bride and groom would meet, perhaps for the first time, when this contract was signed by the involved parties. Although considered married at this point, they would then separate. The bride would remain with her parents and the groom would go off to prepare their home. This could take quite a while. When the home was finished and all was ready, the groom would return for his bride without notice. The marriage ceremony would then take place and the wedding banquet would follow. The wedding banquet was one of the most important and joyous occasions in the Jewish life and could last for up to a week. Christ compares Heaven to the wedding banquet that a king had prepared for his son. Certainly a royal wedding would far surpass that of a commoner. The mention of the oxen and fattened cattle having been butchered in vs. 4b indicates it is being prepared and will be fresh, a royal feast where the best of everything is available and plentiful. Indeed Christ first public miracle was at the wedding feast of Cana in supplying an abundance of the best wine (see John 2:1-11). Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE78- "Is the Celebration is Still On?" To begin, letâ??s take a look at the setting and circumstances where-in the Parable of the Wedding Feast is given: The land is being occupied by the Romans, who had permitted the Jews to keep their religion and way of life. The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Elders were still in authority over the people, but under the direction and answerable to their Roman conquerors. These leaders wished for the Messiah to come and rid them of their Roman oppressors, but they expected a powerful warrior king to save them from Roman oppression, a king who would identify with them, and come from their ruling class. They were not expecting a lowly carpenter, who preached on loving your neighbor, and exemplified that preaching with loving acts and miraculous signs. They did not expect a Teacher who identified with tax collectors, who were considered to be traitors, and who associated with the dregs of society while accusing their ruling class of sin. It is the last week before the crucifixion and death of our Lord. On Sunday, Christ had ridden triumphantly into Jerusalem and, while the people wanted to proclaim Him King, their leaders wanted to get rid of Him, and Christ knew He was going to His death (see Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:29-44, John 12:12-19, Matthew 16:21; 20:17-19). The basic point of the Parable of the Two Sons is that doing is more important than saying, and while the tax collectors and prostitutes were repenting of their sins, the Pharisees were not. In their pride, they thought themselves to be sinless. The Parable of the Tenants speaks to how the prophets of the Old Testament had been treated by the Jewish authorities, who murdered them (see Luke 11:37-54 which addresses both of these truths). Jesus further emphasizes all of this with the telling of the Wedding Banquet Parable, and while this Parable provides a vivid message for the Pharisees drawn from current events and Jewish history, it is also prophetic in nature. In Jewish society, a marriage contract was generally made between the parents of the betrothed. The bride and groom would meet, perhaps for the first time, when this contract was signed by the involved parties. Although considered married at this point, they would then separate. The bride would remain with her parents and the groom would go off to prepare their home. This could take quite a while. When the home was finished and all was ready, the groom would return for his bride without notice. The marriage ceremony would then take place and the wedding banquet would follow. The wedding banquet was one of the most important and joyous occasions in the Jewish life and could last for up to a week. Christ compares Heaven to the wedding banquet that a king had prepared for his son. Certainly a royal wedding would far surpass that of a commoner. The mention of the oxen and fattened cattle having been butchered in vs. 4b indicates it is being prepared and will be fresh, a royal feast where the best of everything is available and plentiful. Indeed Christ first public miracle was at the wedding feast of Cana in supplying an abundance of the best wine (see John 2:1-11). 19:10 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-153273.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-153273.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-153273.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE77- "The Cornerstone: Still Standing" 25:27 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-149309.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-149309.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-149309.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE76- "Reconnect Joy" 15:11 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-149311.mp3 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-149311.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-149311.mp3 O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. â?? Psalms 105.1-3 Father, thank You for sending Your Son so that I can know You. Please forgive me for taking so many blessings for granted. Sometimes, instead of saying, â??Thank You,â?? Iâ??ve complained about what Youâ??ve given or simply asked for more. Please develop within me a heart of gratitude. In Jesusâ?? name, Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE75 - "Gratitude" O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. â?? Psalms 105.1-3 Father, thank You for sending Your Son so that I can know You. Please forgive me for taking so many blessings for granted. Sometimes, instead of saying, â??Thank You,â?? Iâ??ve complained about what Youâ??ve given or simply asked for more. Please develop within me a heart of gratitude. In Jesusâ?? name, Amen. 15:05 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-145620.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-145620.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-145620.mp3 A Prayer for Hurricane Season O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed your order and returned to its former quietude; you are still the Master of land and sea. We live in the shadow of a danger over which we have no control. The Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, can awake from its seeming lethargy, overstep its conventional boundaries, invade our land and spread chaos and disaster. During this hurricane season, we turn to You, O loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to plead with your Son in our behalf, so that spared from the calamities common to this area and animated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem where a storm-less eternity awaits us. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE74 - "After The Storm - Reflection on Hurricane Ike " A Prayer for Hurricane Season O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed your order and returned to its former quietude; you are still the Master of land and sea. We live in the shadow of a danger over which we have no control. The Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, can awake from its seeming lethargy, overstep its conventional boundaries, invade our land and spread chaos and disaster. During this hurricane season, we turn to You, O loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to plead with your Son in our behalf, so that spared from the calamities common to this area and animated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem where a storm-less eternity awaits us. Amen. 15:05 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-143347.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-143347.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-143347.mp3 Matthew 18:15-20 (The Message) 15-17"If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell himÃ?¢??work it out between the two of you. If he listens, you've made a friend. If he won't listen, take one or two others along so that the presence of witnesses will keep things honest, and try again. If he still won't listen, tell the church. If he won't listen to the church, you'll have to start over from scratch, confront him with the need for repentance, and offer again God's forgiving love. 18-20"Take this most seriously: A yes on earth is yes in heaven; a no on earth is no in heaven. What you say to one another is eternal. I mean this. When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action. And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE73 - "Wisdom from Above" Matthew 18:15-20 (The Message) 15-17"If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell himÃ?¢??work it out between the two of you. If he listens, you've made a friend. If he won't listen, take one or two others along so that the presence of witnesses will keep things honest, and try again. If he still won't listen, tell the church. If he won't listen to the church, you'll have to start over from scratch, confront him with the need for repentance, and offer again God's forgiving love. 18-20"Take this most seriously: A yes on earth is yes in heaven; a no on earth is no in heaven. What you say to one another is eternal. I mean this. When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action. And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure 34:02 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-143350.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-143350.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-143350.mp3 Matthew 16:21-28 (Today's New International Version) Jesus Predicts His Death 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. 22 Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. "Never, Lord!" he said. "This shall never happen to you!" 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns." 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save their life [a] will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. 26 What good will it be for you to gain the whole world, yet forfeit your soul? Or what can you give in exchange for your soul? 27 For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward everyone according to what they have done. 28 "Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom." Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE72 - "The Cross" Matthew 16:21-28 (Today's New International Version) Jesus Predicts His Death 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. 22 Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. "Never, Lord!" he said. "This shall never happen to you!" 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns." 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save their life [a] will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. 26 What good will it be for you to gain the whole world, yet forfeit your soul? Or what can you give in exchange for your soul? 27 For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward everyone according to what they have done. 28 "Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom." 32:48 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-141614.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-141614.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-141614.mp3 Peter's Confession of Christ 13When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" 16Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ,[a] the Son of the living God." 17Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. 18And I tell you that you are Peter,[b] and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades[c] will not overcome it.[d] 19I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be[e] bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be[f] loosed in heaven." 20Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE71 - Sermon "Got Keys" Peter's Confession of Christ 13When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" 16Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ,[a] the Son of the living God." 17Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. 18And I tell you that you are Peter,[b] and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades[c] will not overcome it.[d] 19I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be[e] bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be[f] loosed in heaven." 20Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ. 28:48 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-140064.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-140064.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-140064.mp3 10Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen and understand. 11What goes into a man's mouth does not make him 'unclean,' but what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him 'unclean.' " 12Then the disciples came to him and asked, "Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?" 13He replied, "Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. 14Leave them; they are blind guides.[a] If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit." 15Peter said, "Explain the parable to us." 16"Are you still so dull?" Jesus asked them. 17"Don't you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? 18But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man 'unclean.' 19For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. 20These are what make a man 'unclean'; but eating with unwashed hands does not make him 'unclean.' " 21Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession." 23Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, "Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us." 24He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel." 25The woman came and knelt before him. "Lord, help me!" she said. 26He replied, "It is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to their dogs." Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE70 - Sermon "Lord, Help Me" 10Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen and understand. 11What goes into a man's mouth does not make him 'unclean,' but what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him 'unclean.' " 12Then the disciples came to him and asked, "Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?" 13He replied, "Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. 14Leave them; they are blind guides.[a] If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit." 15Peter said, "Explain the parable to us." 16"Are you still so dull?" Jesus asked them. 17"Don't you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? 18But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man 'unclean.' 19For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. 20These are what make a man 'unclean'; but eating with unwashed hands does not make him 'unclean.' " 21Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession." 23Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, "Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us." 24He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel." 25The woman came and knelt before him. "Lord, help me!" she said. 26He replied, "It is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to their dogs." 23:29 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-137183.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-137183.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-137183.mp3 Jesus Walks on the Water 22Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24but the boat was already a considerable distance[a] from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. 25During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. 27But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." 28"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." 29"Come," he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" 31Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" 32And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE 69- Sermon "Focus" Jesus Walks on the Water 22Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24but the boat was already a considerable distance[a] from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. 25During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. 27But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." 28"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." 29"Come," he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" 31Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" 32And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." 27:34 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-135254.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-135254.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-135254.mp3 This is part of Pastor King's the vintage series Sermons not yet release but available only on TalkShoe. This sermons is a powerful massage from God through Pastor King to show us how and why we should stay "FOCUSED" Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE68 - Sermon "STAY FOCUSED" This is part of Pastor King's the vintage series Sermons not yet release but available only on TalkShoe. This sermons is a powerful massage from God through Pastor King to show us how and why we should stay "FOCUSED" 23:36 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-135253.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-135253.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-135253.mp3 Romans 8:35-39 (New International Version) New International Version (NIV) CopyrightÃ??Ã?© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered."[a] 37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[b] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE67 -Sermon " INSEPARABLE" Romans 8:35-39 (New International Version) New International Version (NIV) CopyrightÃ??Ã?© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered."[a] 37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[b] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord 23:03 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-131352.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:48:25 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-131352.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-131352.mp3 Matthew 13:24-30 The Parable of the Weeds 24Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. 27"The owner's servants came to him and said, 'Sir, didn't you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?' 28" 'An enemy did this,' he replied. "The servants asked him, 'Do you want us to go and pull them up?' 29" 'No,' he answered, 'because while you are pulling the weeds, you may root up the wheat with them. 30Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.' " Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE66 - Sermon "Sow into Hope" Matthew 13:24-30 The Parable of the Weeds 24Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. 27"The owner's servants came to him and said, 'Sir, didn't you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?' 28" 'An enemy did this,' he replied. "The servants asked him, 'Do you want us to go and pull them up?' 29" 'No,' he answered, 'because while you are pulling the weeds, you may root up the wheat with them. 30Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.' " 28:46 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-132023.mp3 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-132023.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-132023.mp3 The Parable of the Sower 1That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3Then he told them many things in parables, saying: "A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop" hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9He who has ears, let him hear." Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE65 - Sermon "Spirit & Soil" The Parable of the Sower 1That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3Then he told them many things in parables, saying: "A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop" hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9He who has ears, let him hear." 32:11 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-130471.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-130471.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-130471.mp3 Romans 7:15-25 (New International Version) 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.[a] For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to doÃ?¢??this I keep on doing. 20Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. 21So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22For in my inner being I delight in God's law; 23but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within my members. 24What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? 25Thanks be to GodÃ?¢??through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God's law, but in the sinful nature a slave to the law of sin Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODED63 - Sermon "Getting to the Golden" Romans 7:15-25 (New International Version) 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.[a] For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to doÃ?¢??this I keep on doing. 20Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. 21So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22For in my inner being I delight in God's law; 23but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within my members. 24What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? 25Thanks be to GodÃ?¢??through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God's law, but in the sinful nature a slave to the law of sin 32:24 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-126014.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-126014.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-126014.mp3 1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE62 - Sermon "Free to Live" 1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the 30:05 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-123822.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:40:58 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-123822.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-123822.mp3 Romans 5:1-8 (New International Version) Peace and Joy 1.Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a]have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2.through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3.Not only so, but we[c] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4.perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. 6.You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7.Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8.But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE61 - Sermon "Proof in Love" Romans 5:1-8 (New International Version) Peace and Joy 1.Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a]have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2.through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3.Not only so, but we[c] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4.perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. 6.You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7.Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8.But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 32:13 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-120818.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-120818.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-120818.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE60 - Sermon "Promissory Notes" 28:25 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-121413.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-121413.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-121413.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE59 - Sermon "Shameless" 29:42 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-117818.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 18:01:49 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-117818.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-117818.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE58- Sermon "The Word to Walk With" 26:57 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-118843.mp3 Thu, 22 May 2008 07:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-118843.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-118843.mp3 The Great Commission - A Personal Instruction The Great Commission is one of the most significant passages in the Holy Bible. First, it's the last recorded personal instruction given by Jesus to His disciples. Second, it's a special calling from Jesus Christ to all His followers to take specific action while on this earth. The Great Commission is found in the Gospel of Matthew: And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. (Matthew 28:18-20) The Great Commission - Its Significance for Christians The Great Commission is the end of a Gospel and the beginning of faith in action for all Christians. This command from Jesus is significant because it's a personal instruction for Christians to have a profound faith in Jesus Christ as indicated in verse 18. "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth." This is an incredibly powerful statement which demands faith in Jesus Christ, validating His power in the lives of Christians and their commitment to Him. This verse acts as a clear claim to Christ's omnipotence, and therefore His deity. If Christians do not believe this statement, complete faith does not exist. Jesus is very clear about His authority in the world -- it is complete and total from the beginning of time itself (John 1:1-3). In verse 19, Jesus gives His believers specific directions to follow after they have affirmed their faith. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Jesus calls all His followers to act and share the Good News of salvation throughout the world. People hear this calling and travel each year on missionary trips throughout the earth, spreading the word of Jesus Christ. Many Christians have made incredible sacrifices, traveling to remote regions of the world beyond the civilized cities into jungles and deserts. Mission fields can also be very close to home. It could be a neighbor who has not heard the Good News, or a poverty stricken area just down the road where people can't afford Bibles. In the 21st century, the Internet has become a mission field where people can reach out and share Christ's love. The places and people who need to hear the Gospel are everywhere! Another important aspect of verse 19 is that Christ is specifically teaching the doctrine of the Trinity to His followers. The three Persons of the Godhead are each equally and fully God and here presented in the logical order of Father, Son and Holy Spirit - yet only One God from the beginning (see Romans 1:20). Finally, in verse 20, Jesus provides specific direction with affirmation to His followers, "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Christians are instructed to teach others about Jesus Christ and the entirety of His truth. We can't profess Christ as Savior and Lord, while rejecting certain of His teachings. As we teach Christ's truths, verse 20 declares that we can be confident, in faith, that Jesus Christ will support us. This fact has proven trustworthy throughout the centuries as millions of believers have heard, accepted and shared the Good News of Jesus Christ. Yes, Christ has ascended back to heaven, but He is present by the power of the Holy Spirit in every believer! Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE56 - Encouraging Faith " The Great Commission" The Great Commission - A Personal Instruction The Great Commission is one of the most significant passages in the Holy Bible. First, it's the last recorded personal instruction given by Jesus to His disciples. Second, it's a special calling from Jesus Christ to all His followers to take specific action while on this earth. The Great Commission is found in the Gospel of Matthew: And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. (Matthew 28:18-20) The Great Commission - Its Significance for Christians The Great Commission is the end of a Gospel and the beginning of faith in action for all Christians. This command from Jesus is significant because it's a personal instruction for Christians to have a profound faith in Jesus Christ as indicated in verse 18. "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth." This is an incredibly powerful statement which demands faith in Jesus Christ, validating His power in the lives of Christians and their commitment to Him. This verse acts as a clear claim to Christ's omnipotence, and therefore His deity. If Christians do not believe this statement, complete faith does not exist. Jesus is very clear about His authority in the world -- it is complete and total from the beginning of time itself (John 1:1-3). In verse 19, Jesus gives His believers specific directions to follow after they have affirmed their faith. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Jesus calls all His followers to act and share the Good News of salvation throughout the world. People hear this calling and travel each year on missionary trips throughout the earth, spreading the word of Jesus Christ. Many Christians have made incredible sacrifices, traveling to remote regions of the world beyond the civilized cities into jungles and deserts. Mission fields can also be very close to home. It could be a neighbor who has not heard the Good News, or a poverty stricken area just down the road where people can't afford Bibles. In the 21st century, the Internet has become a mission field where people can reach out and share Christ's love. The places and people who need to hear the Gospel are everywhere! Another important aspect of verse 19 is that Christ is specifically teaching the doctrine of the Trinity to His followers. The three Persons of the Godhead are each equally and fully God and here presented in the logical order of Father, Son and Holy Spirit - yet only One God from the beginning (see Romans 1:20). Finally, in verse 20, Jesus provides specific direction with affirmation to His followers, "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Christians are instructed to teach others about Jesus Christ and the entirety of His truth. We can't profess Christ as Savior and Lord, while rejecting certain of His teachings. As we teach Christ's truths, verse 20 declares that we can be confident, in faith, that Jesus Christ will support us. This fact has proven trustworthy throughout the centuries as millions of believers have heard, accepted and shared the Good News of Jesus Christ. Yes, Christ has ascended back to heaven, but He is present by the power of the Holy Spirit in every believer! 14:08 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-115581.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-115581.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-115581.mp3 All: We confess we have wanted peace but have not invested the time nor called upon You to make it happen. We divide ourselves as you call us into unity and we forget to live in the peace that you promise us in Jesus Christ. Forgive us, we pray. Free us to praise you in our words and our deeds. Pastor: Lord help us to stop and experience Your holy kiss. Encourage us to witness faith in a new way, so that through the love of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and God we will me made whole. In the name of Jesus Christ, praise God! You are forgiven! All: In the name of Jesus Christ, praise God! You are forgiven! Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE55 - Sermon " Life Ordering Moments" All: We confess we have wanted peace but have not invested the time nor called upon You to make it happen. We divide ourselves as you call us into unity and we forget to live in the peace that you promise us in Jesus Christ. Forgive us, we pray. Free us to praise you in our words and our deeds. Pastor: Lord help us to stop and experience Your holy kiss. Encourage us to witness faith in a new way, so that through the love of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and God we will me made whole. In the name of Jesus Christ, praise God! You are forgiven! All: In the name of Jesus Christ, praise God! You are forgiven! 26:13 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-116804.mp3 Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-116804.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-116804.mp3 WHAT IS TRINITY SUNDAY? The first Sunday after Pentecost is the Festival of the Holy Trinity. On this day, the church rejoices in the impenetrable mystery that God is triune (three-in-one) -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. How the Lord can be one God in three distinct persons is completely beyond the ability of any human to understand. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Christians accept this incomprehensible mystery as a fundamental article of faith. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King 54 - Encouraging Faith " What is Trinity-Sunday " WHAT IS TRINITY SUNDAY? The first Sunday after Pentecost is the Festival of the Holy Trinity. On this day, the church rejoices in the impenetrable mystery that God is triune (three-in-one) -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. How the Lord can be one God in three distinct persons is completely beyond the ability of any human to understand. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Christians accept this incomprehensible mystery as a fundamental article of faith. 14:25 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-113571.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 18:16:51 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-113571.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-113571.mp3 Introduction: Before I set the tone for this sermon, I want to thank all persons who helped make this worship work together to glorify God. I ask you to give all a handclap of thanksgiving as we go to God in prayer. Let us pray. Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. On this day we ask for a special blessing for families who are grieving from loss and sadness due to death. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. OÃ?¢?? Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In JesusÃ?¢?? name, we pray. Amen. Sermon: Faithfulness in and through the fire. What does fire do? It can destroy, it can burn, and it can purify. When I was young and got a splinter in my finger, my grandmother would burn the needle tip to prick my skin to pull the splinter out. ThatÃ?¢??s faith in the fire. The love could be fiery, the pain was fiery, and my faith was at times shakey. Everyone who calls upon the Lord will be saved! GodÃ?¢??s Gift and Jesus Promise! Life is great because of a great gift! Acts 2: 1-21 Ã?¢?? The promise exemplified on the Day of Pentecost (tell the story; then read 17-21) Importance? Everyone who calls the name shall be saved. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE53 - "Sermon Faithfulness in the Fire " Introduction: Before I set the tone for this sermon, I want to thank all persons who helped make this worship work together to glorify God. I ask you to give all a handclap of thanksgiving as we go to God in prayer. Let us pray. Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. On this day we ask for a special blessing for families who are grieving from loss and sadness due to death. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. OÃ?¢?? Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In JesusÃ?¢?? name, we pray. Amen. Sermon: Faithfulness in and through the fire. What does fire do? It can destroy, it can burn, and it can purify. When I was young and got a splinter in my finger, my grandmother would burn the needle tip to prick my skin to pull the splinter out. ThatÃ?¢??s faith in the fire. The love could be fiery, the pain was fiery, and my faith was at times shakey. Everyone who calls upon the Lord will be saved! GodÃ?¢??s Gift and Jesus Promise! Life is great because of a great gift! Acts 2: 1-21 Ã?¢?? The promise exemplified on the Day of Pentecost (tell the story; then read 17-21) Importance? Everyone who calls the name shall be saved. 29:17 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-113887.mp3 Mon, 05 May 2008 22:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-113887.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-113887.mp3 One of the principal days of the Christian year, celebrated on the fiftieth day after Easter. The Greek word pentecoste means "fiftieth day." Pentecost is the day on which the Christian church commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and others assembled in Jerusalem. It marks the beginning of the Christian church and the proclamation of its message throughout the world and is often referred to as the birthday of the church. The liturgical color for Pentecost is red. Traditionally, Pentecost has been a day for baptisms. Because it was the custom in the early church for persons being baptized to wear white robes or clothing, the day also became known as Whitsunday, a contraction of white Sunday. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE52 - Encouraging Faith ""What is Pentecost? " One of the principal days of the Christian year, celebrated on the fiftieth day after Easter. The Greek word pentecoste means "fiftieth day." Pentecost is the day on which the Christian church commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and others assembled in Jerusalem. It marks the beginning of the Christian church and the proclamation of its message throughout the world and is often referred to as the birthday of the church. The liturgical color for Pentecost is red. Traditionally, Pentecost has been a day for baptisms. Because it was the custom in the early church for persons being baptized to wear white robes or clothing, the day also became known as Whitsunday, a contraction of white Sunday. 14:23 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-113886.mp3 Mon, 05 May 2008 22:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-113886.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-113886.mp3 Mother's Day is set apart every year in honor of motherhood. On the second Sunday in May, many families and churches make a special point of honoring mothers. Many people follow the custom of wearing a carnation on Mother's Day. A colored carnation means that a person's mother is living. A white carnation indicates that a person's mother is dead. Mother's Day, first observed in 1908, was recognized officially by Congress and the President in 1914. It is celebrated in honor of the nation's mothers on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day is one of the holidays that have been designated by Presidential proclamations. A day for honoring mothers was observed many years ago in England. It was called Mothering Sunday, and came in mid-Lent. Yugoslavs and people in other nations have observed similar days. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE51 - Encouraging Faith "What is Mothers Day?" Mother's Day is set apart every year in honor of motherhood. On the second Sunday in May, many families and churches make a special point of honoring mothers. Many people follow the custom of wearing a carnation on Mother's Day. A colored carnation means that a person's mother is living. A white carnation indicates that a person's mother is dead. Mother's Day, first observed in 1908, was recognized officially by Congress and the President in 1914. It is celebrated in honor of the nation's mothers on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day is one of the holidays that have been designated by Presidential proclamations. A day for honoring mothers was observed many years ago in England. It was called Mothering Sunday, and came in mid-Lent. Yugoslavs and people in other nations have observed similar days. 14:35 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-109702.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-109702.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-109702.mp3 Pastor: Lord, too often we take the easy option. We hide in shame. We avoid connecting with our Christian family. We bury ourselves in work. Yet our sin remains untouched and obvious to you. We come today asking for the courage to run to you instead of running away from you when we are in trouble. Hear our prayers, Lord. Bend down low to see our sincerity. Guide us along the path of repentance that leads to reconciliation. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE50 - Sermon "Worth the Wait " Pastor: Lord, too often we take the easy option. We hide in shame. We avoid connecting with our Christian family. We bury ourselves in work. Yet our sin remains untouched and obvious to you. We come today asking for the courage to run to you instead of running away from you when we are in trouble. Hear our prayers, Lord. Bend down low to see our sincerity. Guide us along the path of repentance that leads to reconciliation. 24:01 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-112564.mp3 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-112564.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-112564.mp3 2008 Prayer for Our Nation Dr. Ravi Zacharias 2008 Honorary Chairman, National Day of Prayer Task Force Holy Father, in a world where so many are hungry, You have given us food in abundance; In a world where so many are hurting, You offer to bind up our wounds; In a world where so many are lonely, You offer friendship to every heart; In a world longing for peace, You offer hope. Yet, we are so stubborn and resistant. Have mercy upon us, Lord. Our nation is at a crossroads this year; we look to you to be our strength and shield. Please give us the guidance to elect one who will honor you and to respond to the wisdom from above so that our hope may be renewed and our blessings be treasured. In God's holy name. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE49 - Encouraging Faith "National Day of Prayer" 2008 Prayer for Our Nation Dr. Ravi Zacharias 2008 Honorary Chairman, National Day of Prayer Task Force Holy Father, in a world where so many are hungry, You have given us food in abundance; In a world where so many are hurting, You offer to bind up our wounds; In a world where so many are lonely, You offer friendship to every heart; In a world longing for peace, You offer hope. Yet, we are so stubborn and resistant. Have mercy upon us, Lord. Our nation is at a crossroads this year; we look to you to be our strength and shield. Please give us the guidance to elect one who will honor you and to respond to the wisdom from above so that our hope may be renewed and our blessings be treasured. In God's holy name. 14:51 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-111563.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-111563.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-111563.mp3 Love - Mark 12:28-33 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' 31 The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." 32 "Well said, teacher," the man replied. "You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. 33 To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices." Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE47-Sermon "The Word to Walk With -LOVE" Love - Mark 12:28-33 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' 31 The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." 32 "Well said, teacher," the man replied. "You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. 33 To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices." 22:14 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-108008.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-108008.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-108008.mp3 I Peter 2: 2-10 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE46 -Sermon "Chosen for What" I Peter 2: 2-10 29:51 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-108246.mp3 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-108246.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-108246.mp3 Matt. 22:15-22- Mk 12:13-17- Lk 20:20-26 Gracious Lord, thank you for the great examples of integrity given to humanity to follow through your written Word. Teaching us to honor You with our first fruits begins with our willingness to share our gifts of offering with a clean heart. At times during tax season, we fall short in our preparation for Caesar. Lord, forgive our tardiness, anxiety, and limited organization. In these moments of distress, we seek GodÃ???Ã??Ã?¢??s favor, peace, and clarity of mind. Please guide all who gather necessary items needed to Ã???Ã??Ã?¢??give to Caesar what is CaesarÃ???Ã??Ã?¢??s, and to God what is GodÃ???Ã??Ã?¢??s.Ã???Ã??Ã?¢?? Grant us great grace to take the proper steps of accountability to allow time to serve us in positive ways. In the end, we thank you for bringing forth truth in our daily matters of tax reporting. Guided by Your Spirit, let us thank God now for the grace that restores and reconciles financial health upon all seeking you this day. In Jesus name we pray. Amen Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE45 -Sermon "Paying Taxes to Caesar" Matt. 22:15-22- Mk 12:13-17- Lk 20:20-26 Gracious Lord, thank you for the great examples of integrity given to humanity to follow through your written Word. Teaching us to honor You with our first fruits begins with our willingness to share our gifts of offering with a clean heart. At times during tax season, we fall short in our preparation for Caesar. Lord, forgive our tardiness, anxiety, and limited organization. In these moments of distress, we seek GodÃ???Ã??Ã?¢??s favor, peace, and clarity of mind. Please guide all who gather necessary items needed to Ã???Ã??Ã?¢??give to Caesar what is CaesarÃ???Ã??Ã?¢??s, and to God what is GodÃ???Ã??Ã?¢??s.Ã???Ã??Ã?¢?? Grant us great grace to take the proper steps of accountability to allow time to serve us in positive ways. In the end, we thank you for bringing forth truth in our daily matters of tax reporting. Guided by Your Spirit, let us thank God now for the grace that restores and reconciles financial health upon all seeking you this day. In Jesus name we pray. Amen 14:45 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-107276.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-107276.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-107276.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE44 -Sermon "One of the Sheep" 31:19 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-105434.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-105434.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-105434.mp3 Grace and Peace to all. Welcome to Nu Faith Community UMC. Today marks a day of new beginnings for continuous weekly worship starts now! Look around "I new folks here, new folks there, and some reconnection over here. All around us is the presence of God" love. Let us begin this journey with Isaiah 43: 18 and 19 "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. This litany is designed to embrace diversity in various ways. Today as we acknowledge Native American Ministries Sunday in the UMC, Jessica Paul-Reyna will join me. Come and experience dynamic worship in a "family-friendly" environment at Nu Faith Community UMC. Our continuous worship experience starts this Sunday, April 6th at 10:00 am in the Houston Ballrooms located at 14880 Bammel North Houston Road, Houston, TX 77014. Don't miss the beginning of a great new church in Northwest Houston. Nu Faith Community is a "place where you can meet God @ anytime!" Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE 43 - Sermon " Can you see yet? Grace and Peace to all. Welcome to Nu Faith Community UMC. Today marks a day of new beginnings for continuous weekly worship starts now! Look around "I new folks here, new folks there, and some reconnection over here. All around us is the presence of God" love. Let us begin this journey with Isaiah 43: 18 and 19 "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. This litany is designed to embrace diversity in various ways. Today as we acknowledge Native American Ministries Sunday in the UMC, Jessica Paul-Reyna will join me. Come and experience dynamic worship in a "family-friendly" environment at Nu Faith Community UMC. Our continuous worship experience starts this Sunday, April 6th at 10:00 am in the Houston Ballrooms located at 14880 Bammel North Houston Road, Houston, TX 77014. Don't miss the beginning of a great new church in Northwest Houston. Nu Faith Community is a "place where you can meet God @ anytime!" 23:18 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-105189.mp3 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-105189.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-105189.mp3 Pastor King Delivered Sermon at Mother Bethel AME Church Can you feel the newness in the air? Get a free t-shirt, homemade teacakes, and coffee as you walk in the door. With awesome praise being uplifted unto God and lots of friendly welcomes waiting to be shared with you, there is a blessing with your name on it. Come and experience dynamic worship in a"family-friendly" environment at Nu Faith Community UMC. Our continuous worship experience starts this Sunday, April 6th at 10:00 am in the Houston Ballrooms located at 14880 Bammel North Houston Road, Houston, TX 77014. Don't miss the beginning of a great new church in Northwest Houston. Nu Faith Community is a "place where you can meet God @ anytime!" Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE42 - Sermon "Breakfast With Jesus' John 21:1-19" April 2007 Pastor King Delivered Sermon at Mother Bethel AME Church Can you feel the newness in the air? Get a free t-shirt, homemade teacakes, and coffee as you walk in the door. With awesome praise being uplifted unto God and lots of friendly welcomes waiting to be shared with you, there is a blessing with your name on it. Come and experience dynamic worship in a"family-friendly" environment at Nu Faith Community UMC. Our continuous worship experience starts this Sunday, April 6th at 10:00 am in the Houston Ballrooms located at 14880 Bammel North Houston Road, Houston, TX 77014. Don't miss the beginning of a great new church in Northwest Houston. Nu Faith Community is a "place where you can meet God @ anytime!" 26:37 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-98322.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-98322.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-98322.mp3 It had been a long three days. They had known the feeling of terror in the face of false accusations, the trauma of a mock trial, and the helplessness of standing by while a loved one was convicted of a crime he had not committed. Yet, this was only the backdrop for the deep agony of nameless, hopeless grief that would crash around them like a tidal wave when the one who had been son, brother, teacher, and savior was brutally killed. There is no making sense of such aching sorrow. The first days after such a tragedy found the women who were closest to Jesus in life wanting only to touch and prepare his body one last time in death. He had talked of resurrection. He had said that in three days he would rise. But it was not resurrection that was on the mind of those women. It was death. Imagine the moment of recognition when Jesus stood before them again. Imagine the elation of re-union. Imagine the radiant hope that followed those three days of pain. Imagine the faith that was kindled as a result of that "Easter" experience. But the Easter story is not only an experience, an event. It is a way of life. The resurrection of Jesus created the hope in Christians that death is never the end -- resurrection is. We not only look forward to an eternal future with the Holy One, we have the opportunity to experience Easter moments in the midst of our everyday lives. We know that death and sorrow stand nearby -- whether it be physical death, the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a dream -- but resurrection also waits to be noticed at the edges of our life. We have all known the wonder of a healing, a new job, a new love, a new dream being born out of the agony of hopelessness. Making Easter a way of life means that we are unwilling to settle for death in any of its forms. We are unwilling to give up hope and belief that new life is always being offered to us by heaven. We are unwilling to be ground down by grief when God's goodness is extended to us. Making Easter a way of life means that we turn our eyes toward resurrection each and every day, searching for its signs, believing in its truth, living into its glory. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE41b- " What are The 50 Days Of Easter ? " It had been a long three days. They had known the feeling of terror in the face of false accusations, the trauma of a mock trial, and the helplessness of standing by while a loved one was convicted of a crime he had not committed. Yet, this was only the backdrop for the deep agony of nameless, hopeless grief that would crash around them like a tidal wave when the one who had been son, brother, teacher, and savior was brutally killed. There is no making sense of such aching sorrow. The first days after such a tragedy found the women who were closest to Jesus in life wanting only to touch and prepare his body one last time in death. He had talked of resurrection. He had said that in three days he would rise. But it was not resurrection that was on the mind of those women. It was death. Imagine the moment of recognition when Jesus stood before them again. Imagine the elation of re-union. Imagine the radiant hope that followed those three days of pain. Imagine the faith that was kindled as a result of that "Easter" experience. But the Easter story is not only an experience, an event. It is a way of life. The resurrection of Jesus created the hope in Christians that death is never the end -- resurrection is. We not only look forward to an eternal future with the Holy One, we have the opportunity to experience Easter moments in the midst of our everyday lives. We know that death and sorrow stand nearby -- whether it be physical death, the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a dream -- but resurrection also waits to be noticed at the edges of our life. We have all known the wonder of a healing, a new job, a new love, a new dream being born out of the agony of hopelessness. Making Easter a way of life means that we are unwilling to settle for death in any of its forms. We are unwilling to give up hope and belief that new life is always being offered to us by heaven. We are unwilling to be ground down by grief when God's goodness is extended to us. Making Easter a way of life means that we turn our eyes toward resurrection each and every day, searching for its signs, believing in its truth, living into its glory. 14:39 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-103852.mp3 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-103852.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-103852.mp3 Greeting: Grace and Peace to all; to God be the glory! Today is the day that the Lord has made and we serve a risen Savior. As lots of praise and thanksgiving went forth during Holy Week, we are blessed by the sharing of God's love through messages of Encouraging Faith. We hope that you will enjoy this reflection celebrating new hope through the knowledge that resurrection of Jesus Christ is real. Let us hear GodÃ?¢??s Word through John 20: 19-31 from the Message and Acts 2: 14, 22-32 from the Bible Experience. Prayers of hope from The Africana Liturgy offer expressions of grace and love as we are reminded that Jesus Christ rose. Amen. Pastoral Prayer: It's prayer time! Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for your rising up with all power, mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE41a - "Out of the Box!" Greeting: Grace and Peace to all; to God be the glory! Today is the day that the Lord has made and we serve a risen Savior. As lots of praise and thanksgiving went forth during Holy Week, we are blessed by the sharing of God's love through messages of Encouraging Faith. We hope that you will enjoy this reflection celebrating new hope through the knowledge that resurrection of Jesus Christ is real. Let us hear GodÃ?¢??s Word through John 20: 19-31 from the Message and Acts 2: 14, 22-32 from the Bible Experience. Prayers of hope from The Africana Liturgy offer expressions of grace and love as we are reminded that Jesus Christ rose. Amen. Pastoral Prayer: It's prayer time! Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for your rising up with all power, mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. 30:54 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-101524.mp3 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-101524.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-101524.mp3 Greeting: Grace and Peace to all; to God be the glory! Today is the day that the Lord has made and we serve a risen Savior. As lots of praise and thanksgiving went forth during Holy Week, we are blessed by the sharing of Godâ??s love through messages of Encouraging Faith. We hope that you will enjoy this reflection celebrating new hope through the knowledge that resurrection of Jesus Christ is real. Let us hear Godâ??s Word through Matthew 29: 1-10 from the Message and Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-24 from the Bible Experience. Prayers of hope from Africana Liturgy are shared to help remind of us of our legacy of grace as we are reminded that Jesus Christ rose. Amen. Pastoral Prayer: Itâ??s prayer time! Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for your rising up with all power, mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. Oâ?? Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesusâ?? name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE40 - "Jesus is Up! Subtitle: All Shook Up!" Greeting: Grace and Peace to all; to God be the glory! Today is the day that the Lord has made and we serve a risen Savior. As lots of praise and thanksgiving went forth during Holy Week, we are blessed by the sharing of Godâ??s love through messages of Encouraging Faith. We hope that you will enjoy this reflection celebrating new hope through the knowledge that resurrection of Jesus Christ is real. Let us hear Godâ??s Word through Matthew 29: 1-10 from the Message and Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-24 from the Bible Experience. Prayers of hope from Africana Liturgy are shared to help remind of us of our legacy of grace as we are reminded that Jesus Christ rose. Amen. Pastoral Prayer: Itâ??s prayer time! Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for your rising up with all power, mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. Oâ?? Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesusâ?? name, we pray. Amen. 30:01 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-101387.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-101387.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-101387.mp3 Good Friday worship is marked by austerity and silence. The music of keyboards and other instruments is minimized or eliminated altogether. The altar, completely stripped of appointments, is normally not used. Instead, one or more lecterns or reading desks serve as the focal points of the service. The passion narrative from the gospel of John (John 18:1-19:42) is traditionally the appointed text for this day. The two liturgical services for Good Friday are the Tre Ore and the Tenebrae. The principal Good Friday worship service is one that starts at noon and is called the Tre Ore (Italian for "Three Hours"). This service is a somber commemoration of the last three hours of our Lord's suffering on the cross. It features homilies, hymns, and other meditations centered on Christ's seven words from the cross. In addition, the Tre Ore contains several unique sequences that are among the most beautiful and moving in the entire historic liturgy. The first of these is the Bidding Prayer. In this special prayer, the pastor leads the congregation in a series of intercessions (called "bids") for the needs of the church and the entire world. The Tre Ore service also calls for the carrying of a rough wooden cross (often fashioned out of the trunk of the church's Christmas tree) in slow procession through the nave to the chancel, where it is then leaned against the altar. Worshipers can offer a sign of adoration such as bowing, kneeling, or touching the cross as it passes by. During the procession, the congregation or choir sings a hymn in praise of Christ's saving work on the cross. Finally, a rite that is often incorporated into the Tre Ore after the cross processional is the chanting or reading of an ancient liturgical text known in Latin as the Improperia. These heart-breaking verses, based on Old Testament passages such as Micah 6:3, Psalm 69:21, and Isaiah 5:2-4, are a series of stinging accusations brought by Christ against the church for His suffering and death on the cross. These powerful reproaches reveal the many ways that each one of us is responsible for the Lord's crucifixion. Depending on local circumstances churches will frequently conduct a Tre Ore that does not last three full hours but does contain some of the traditional features of this ancient service. However, the Tre Ore is designed to conclude at 3 PM (the "ninth hour" of the New Testament crucifixion accounts), the time that Christ gave up His life (Matthew 27:45-50). The Tenebrae or Service of Darkness takes place in the evening. It derives its name from the gradual extinguishing of candles and lights at various points in the service. The ensuing darkness is a symbolic recreation of the darkness that covered the land when our Lord died (Mark 15:33). It also brings to mind the fading life of our Lord as He hung on the cross. Scripture readings and hymns direct the hearts of the people to repent of the sins that made our Lord's crucifixion necessary. The last remaining candle (representing Jesus) is not extinguished like the others, but is carried out of the chancel. The Service of Darkness ends with the strepitus, a sudden loud noise caused by the slamming shut of a book or door. The strepitus symbolizes the tumultuous earthquake that accompanied the Lord's death (Matthew 27:46-53) and the shutting of the tomb when He was interred. It also foreshadows the breaking of the tomb at the Resurrection described in Matthew 28:2. The Christ candle is then returned to the altar as a reminder to the worshippers that even in the midst of death and darkness our Lord was not defeated by the devil, but rose in triumph on Easter morning. The people then disperse in silence. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE39b- "Good Friday to Resurrection" Good Friday worship is marked by austerity and silence. The music of keyboards and other instruments is minimized or eliminated altogether. The altar, completely stripped of appointments, is normally not used. Instead, one or more lecterns or reading desks serve as the focal points of the service. The passion narrative from the gospel of John (John 18:1-19:42) is traditionally the appointed text for this day. The two liturgical services for Good Friday are the Tre Ore and the Tenebrae. The principal Good Friday worship service is one that starts at noon and is called the Tre Ore (Italian for "Three Hours"). This service is a somber commemoration of the last three hours of our Lord's suffering on the cross. It features homilies, hymns, and other meditations centered on Christ's seven words from the cross. In addition, the Tre Ore contains several unique sequences that are among the most beautiful and moving in the entire historic liturgy. The first of these is the Bidding Prayer. In this special prayer, the pastor leads the congregation in a series of intercessions (called "bids") for the needs of the church and the entire world. The Tre Ore service also calls for the carrying of a rough wooden cross (often fashioned out of the trunk of the church's Christmas tree) in slow procession through the nave to the chancel, where it is then leaned against the altar. Worshipers can offer a sign of adoration such as bowing, kneeling, or touching the cross as it passes by. During the procession, the congregation or choir sings a hymn in praise of Christ's saving work on the cross. Finally, a rite that is often incorporated into the Tre Ore after the cross processional is the chanting or reading of an ancient liturgical text known in Latin as the Improperia. These heart-breaking verses, based on Old Testament passages such as Micah 6:3, Psalm 69:21, and Isaiah 5:2-4, are a series of stinging accusations brought by Christ against the church for His suffering and death on the cross. These powerful reproaches reveal the many ways that each one of us is responsible for the Lord's crucifixion. Depending on local circumstances churches will frequently conduct a Tre Ore that does not last three full hours but does contain some of the traditional features of this ancient service. However, the Tre Ore is designed to conclude at 3 PM (the "ninth hour" of the New Testament crucifixion accounts), the time that Christ gave up His life (Matthew 27:45-50). The Tenebrae or Service of Darkness takes place in the evening. It derives its name from the gradual extinguishing of candles and lights at various points in the service. The ensuing darkness is a symbolic recreation of the darkness that covered the land when our Lord died (Mark 15:33). It also brings to mind the fading life of our Lord as He hung on the cross. Scripture readings and hymns direct the hearts of the people to repent of the sins that made our Lord's crucifixion necessary. The last remaining candle (representing Jesus) is not extinguished like the others, but is carried out of the chancel. The Service of Darkness ends with the strepitus, a sudden loud noise caused by the slamming shut of a book or door. The strepitus symbolizes the tumultuous earthquake that accompanied the Lord's death (Matthew 27:46-53) and the shutting of the tomb when He was interred. It also foreshadows the breaking of the tomb at the Resurrection described in Matthew 28:2. The Christ candle is then returned to the altar as a reminder to the worshippers that even in the midst of death and darkness our Lord was not defeated by the devil, but rose in triumph on Easter morning. The people then disperse in silence. 14:57 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-100529.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-100529.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-100529.mp3 Palm Sunday is the day we remember the "triumphal entry" of Jesus into Jerusalem, exactly one week before His resurrection (Matthew 21:1-11). Some 450-500 years earlier, the Prophet Zechariah had prophesied, "Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey (Zechariah 9:9). Matthew 21:7-9 records the fulfillment of that prophecy: "They brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest!" This event took place on the Sunday before Jesus' crucifixion. In remembrance of this event, we celebrate Palm Sunday. It is referred to as "Palm Sunday" because of the palm branches that were laid on the road as Jesus rode the donkey into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday was the fulfillment of the Prophet Daniel's "seventy sevens" prophecy - "Know and understand this: From the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Anointed One, the ruler, comes, there will be seven 'sevens,' and sixty-two 'sevens.' It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of trouble" (Daniel 9:25). John 1:11 tells us, "He (Jesus) came to that which was His own, but His own did not receive Him." The same crowds that were crying out "Hosanna" were crying out "crucify Him" five days later (Matthew 27:22-23). Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE39a - "What is Palm Sunday?" Palm Sunday is the day we remember the "triumphal entry" of Jesus into Jerusalem, exactly one week before His resurrection (Matthew 21:1-11). Some 450-500 years earlier, the Prophet Zechariah had prophesied, "Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey (Zechariah 9:9). Matthew 21:7-9 records the fulfillment of that prophecy: "They brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest!" This event took place on the Sunday before Jesus' crucifixion. In remembrance of this event, we celebrate Palm Sunday. It is referred to as "Palm Sunday" because of the palm branches that were laid on the road as Jesus rode the donkey into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday was the fulfillment of the Prophet Daniel's "seventy sevens" prophecy - "Know and understand this: From the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Anointed One, the ruler, comes, there will be seven 'sevens,' and sixty-two 'sevens.' It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of trouble" (Daniel 9:25). John 1:11 tells us, "He (Jesus) came to that which was His own, but His own did not receive Him." The same crowds that were crying out "Hosanna" were crying out "crucify Him" five days later (Matthew 27:22-23). 12:24 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-98320.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-98320.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-98320.mp3 Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. Oâ?? Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesusâ?? name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE39- "Guess Who is Coming to Town" Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. Oâ?? Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesusâ?? name, we pray. Amen. 30:33 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-96268.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-96268.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-96268.mp3 We are open and our spirits are willing to receive your grace. Clear the clutter and the chaos. We let go of all that holds us down and get on the move. We ask all things in the name of the one who calls us beloved. Let us go forth renewed by Godâ??s grace, love, and mercy. In Jesusâ?? name we pray, Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE38 - " Shake, Rattle, and Rise " We are open and our spirits are willing to receive your grace. Clear the clutter and the chaos. We let go of all that holds us down and get on the move. We ask all things in the name of the one who calls us beloved. Let us go forth renewed by Godâ??s grace, love, and mercy. In Jesusâ?? name we pray, Amen. 29:26 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-94381.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-94381.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-94381.mp3 Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. On this day we ask for a special blessing for families who are grieving from loss and sadness due to death. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE37 - "Seeing clear!" Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. On this day we ask for a special blessing for families who are grieving from loss and sadness due to death. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. 30:02 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-96045.mp3 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-96045.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-96045.mp3 Grace and peace to you. Nu Faith Community wants to invite you to come and experience The Worship at the Houston Ballrooms on Sunday, March 9th at 10 am. Continuous weekly worship begins on April 6, 2008 at 10 am. The Houston Ballrooms is located at 14880 Bammel North Houston Road, Houston, TX 77014. For more information about Nu Faith Community, call us at 281-564-9904 or visit us at www.NuFaith.org. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King Encouraging Faith - Invitation to Worship Grace and peace to you. Nu Faith Community wants to invite you to come and experience The Worship at the Houston Ballrooms on Sunday, March 9th at 10 am. Continuous weekly worship begins on April 6, 2008 at 10 am. The Houston Ballrooms is located at 14880 Bammel North Houston Road, Houston, TX 77014. For more information about Nu Faith Community, call us at 281-564-9904 or visit us at www.NuFaith.org. 14:31 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-90253.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-90253.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-90253.mp3 A New Reflection is added every Sunday betwwen 11am-5pm Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE36 - Thirsty and We Need Water A New Reflection is added every Sunday betwwen 11am-5pm 31:43 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-90251.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-90251.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-90251.mp3 Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this day as we thank you for your mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE35 "Gott' to be born again!" Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this day as we thank you for your mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. 29:51 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-87299.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-87299.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-87299.mp3 Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this day as we thank you for your mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. Oâ?? Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesusâ?? name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE34 - "Tempting Choices" Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this day as we thank you for your mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. Oâ?? Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesusâ?? name, we pray. Amen. 30:05 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-89223.mp3 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-89223.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-89223.mp3 Today, Lent is marked by a time of prayer and preparation to celebrate Easter. Since Sundays celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the six Sundays that occur during Lent are not counted as part of the 40 days of Lent, and are referred to as the Sundays in Lent. The number 40 is connected with many biblical events, but especially with the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness preparing for His ministry by facing the temptations that could lead him to abandon his mission and calling. Christians today use this period of time for introspection, self examination, and repentance. This season of the year is equal only to the Season of Advent in importance in the Christian year, and is part of the second major grouping of Christian festivals and sacred time that includes Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost. Lent has traditionally been marked by penitential prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Some churches today still observe a rigid schedule of fasting on certain days during Lent, especially the giving up of meat, alcohol, sweets, and other types of food. Other traditions do not place as great an emphasis on fasting, but focus on charitable deeds, especially helping those in physical need with food and clothing, or simply the giving of money to charities. Most Christian churches that observe Lent at all focus on it as a time of prayer, especially penance, repenting for failures and sin as a way to focus on the need for Godâ??s grace. It is really a preparation to celebrate Godâ??s marvelous redemption at Easter, and the resurrected life that we live, and hope for, as Christians. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE33- "What is Lent" Today, Lent is marked by a time of prayer and preparation to celebrate Easter. Since Sundays celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the six Sundays that occur during Lent are not counted as part of the 40 days of Lent, and are referred to as the Sundays in Lent. The number 40 is connected with many biblical events, but especially with the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness preparing for His ministry by facing the temptations that could lead him to abandon his mission and calling. Christians today use this period of time for introspection, self examination, and repentance. This season of the year is equal only to the Season of Advent in importance in the Christian year, and is part of the second major grouping of Christian festivals and sacred time that includes Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost. Lent has traditionally been marked by penitential prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Some churches today still observe a rigid schedule of fasting on certain days during Lent, especially the giving up of meat, alcohol, sweets, and other types of food. Other traditions do not place as great an emphasis on fasting, but focus on charitable deeds, especially helping those in physical need with food and clothing, or simply the giving of money to charities. Most Christian churches that observe Lent at all focus on it as a time of prayer, especially penance, repenting for failures and sin as a way to focus on the need for Godâ??s grace. It is really a preparation to celebrate Godâ??s marvelous redemption at Easter, and the resurrected life that we live, and hope for, as Christians. 14:31 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-88724.mp3 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-88724.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-88724.mp3 The first day of Lent. It marks the beginning of a period of reflection and penance. In the Bible, sprinkling oneself with ashes was traditionally a sign of one's sorrow for having committed sins. In the Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday also marked the beginning of preparation for the understanding of the death and resurrection of Christ. The particular symbolism of ashes for this day comes from a practice in the Roman Catholic churches in which the ashes from the palms used in the preceding year's Palm Sunday celebration are blessed. With these ashes, the priest on the first day of Lent marks a cross on the forehead of each worshiper. On Ash Wednesday we come to church to kneel, to pray, and to ask Godâ??s forgiveness, surrounded by other sinners. Human sin is universal; we all do it, not only Christians. But our church tradition sets aside Ash Wednesday as a particular day to address sin and death. We do this mindful that "God hates nothing God has made and forgives the sins of all who are penitent." We are ALL sinners, no better and no worse than our brothers and sisters. This is not a day to compete ("my sins are worse than yours are"), but to confessâ?¦. Ash Wednesday is the gateway to Lent. We have forty precious days to open ourselves up most particularly to God, to examine ourselves in the presence of one who created us, knows us, and loves us. We have forty days to face ourselves and learn to not be afraid of our sinfulness. We are dust, and to dust we shall return, but with Godâ??s grace we can learn to live this life more fully, embracing our sinfulness, allowing God to transform us. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE 32 - " What is Ash Wednesday ?" The first day of Lent. It marks the beginning of a period of reflection and penance. In the Bible, sprinkling oneself with ashes was traditionally a sign of one's sorrow for having committed sins. In the Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday also marked the beginning of preparation for the understanding of the death and resurrection of Christ. The particular symbolism of ashes for this day comes from a practice in the Roman Catholic churches in which the ashes from the palms used in the preceding year's Palm Sunday celebration are blessed. With these ashes, the priest on the first day of Lent marks a cross on the forehead of each worshiper. On Ash Wednesday we come to church to kneel, to pray, and to ask Godâ??s forgiveness, surrounded by other sinners. Human sin is universal; we all do it, not only Christians. But our church tradition sets aside Ash Wednesday as a particular day to address sin and death. We do this mindful that "God hates nothing God has made and forgives the sins of all who are penitent." We are ALL sinners, no better and no worse than our brothers and sisters. This is not a day to compete ("my sins are worse than yours are"), but to confessâ?¦. Ash Wednesday is the gateway to Lent. We have forty precious days to open ourselves up most particularly to God, to examine ourselves in the presence of one who created us, knows us, and loves us. We have forty days to face ourselves and learn to not be afraid of our sinfulness. We are dust, and to dust we shall return, but with Godâ??s grace we can learn to live this life more fully, embracing our sinfulness, allowing God to transform us. 14:15 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-87297.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-87297.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-87297.mp3 Pastoral Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you today saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. On this day we ask for a special blessing for this a new season. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Cover this Word with your Spirit; Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesusâ?? name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE31 -"What did YOU hear" Pastoral Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you today saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. On this day we ask for a special blessing for this a new season. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Cover this Word with your Spirit; Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesusâ?? name, we pray. Amen. 30:41 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-84294.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-84294.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-84294.mp3 Have you ever been in a situation when you worked hard to achieve something and it just doesnâ??t seem to work out?Ã? But no sooner than you let go and walked away, the next person achieved it.Ã? You know what I mean, last month you put all the hints out that you were very interested in being the lead for an upcoming project and no on paid it any attention.Ã?  Then you get word that the person who sent one email into your manager is suddenly in charge.Ã? They were direct and you assumed they would pick you.Ã? Or maybe you have done everything your supervisor has asked, plus some and the new person in the department gets the promotion that you thought was yours.Ã? Suddenly, you start wondering about whatâ??s going on in your life because nothing seems to come from your efforts and out of no where you start asking yourself, â??what is wrong with me?â?? If I am doing the right thing, then why canâ??t I get the right results? Believe it or not young people, you are not alone when it comes to situations that seem a little odd.Ã? In this Matthew passage, things seemed a little odd.Ã? The fisherman had fished all night and the results werenâ??t looking like good.Ã? As a matter of fact, they hadnâ??t caught one fish between them.Ã? Just think about the fish tales youâ??ve heard or experienced when fisherman get together.Ã? Itâ??s always I got one this big and I caught one even bigger then that or you should have seen the one that I caught.Ã? The stories grow larger and larger by the moment.Ã? But itâ??s tough to create a tale that can explain an empty boat.Ã? As we enter this passage, the fishermen have called it quits. At that moment, if we were to insert ourselves in the story, we might ask our partners, was this the right river for fishing or did we have the right kind of equipment or maybe even blame a few folksâ?¦I told you, we should have went fishing on the other lake but you said â??this was the place to be!â??Ã? The real concern is why didnâ??t the expected results occur?Ã? What are you fishing for? Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE30 - "What are you fishing for?" Have you ever been in a situation when you worked hard to achieve something and it just doesnâ??t seem to work out?Ã? But no sooner than you let go and walked away, the next person achieved it.Ã? You know what I mean, last month you put all the hints out that you were very interested in being the lead for an upcoming project and no on paid it any attention.Ã?  Then you get word that the person who sent one email into your manager is suddenly in charge.Ã? They were direct and you assumed they would pick you.Ã? Or maybe you have done everything your supervisor has asked, plus some and the new person in the department gets the promotion that you thought was yours.Ã? Suddenly, you start wondering about whatâ??s going on in your life because nothing seems to come from your efforts and out of no where you start asking yourself, â??what is wrong with me?â?? If I am doing the right thing, then why canâ??t I get the right results? Believe it or not young people, you are not alone when it comes to situations that seem a little odd.Ã? In this Matthew passage, things seemed a little odd.Ã? The fisherman had fished all night and the results werenâ??t looking like good.Ã? As a matter of fact, they hadnâ??t caught one fish between them.Ã? Just think about the fish tales youâ??ve heard or experienced when fisherman get together.Ã? Itâ??s always I got one this big and I caught one even bigger then that or you should have seen the one that I caught.Ã? The stories grow larger and larger by the moment.Ã? But itâ??s tough to create a tale that can explain an empty boat.Ã? As we enter this passage, the fishermen have called it quits. At that moment, if we were to insert ourselves in the story, we might ask our partners, was this the right river for fishing or did we have the right kind of equipment or maybe even blame a few folksâ?¦I told you, we should have went fishing on the other lake but you said â??this was the place to be!â??Ã? The real concern is why didnâ??t the expected results occur?Ã? What are you fishing for? 28:57 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78006.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78006.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78006.mp3 What is worry? It could be that uncomfortable pain when tuition is due but the funds are not available. Sometimes it's the moment when the only working car has just stopped on the freeway. You feel it when John ran out of money before he could pay all his bills and he asked you to loan him a few dollars. Worry also shows up when Sally lost her second job in the past nine months and she/can't keep living on the edge. It gets mixed up with frustration when the last flight to Houston was cancelled and Southwest Airlines won't pay for the cost of staying in a hotel for one night. Worry shows up when you discover that the refrigerator broke and all the food has spoiled. Worry is the look we see in the little girl's eyes when her mom begs on the corner as we run through the yellow light because we are not ready to put a name on the face of homelessness. The God of our understanding speaks to our hearts saying, "Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear (Matt. 6: 25)." When life happens, worry is that separation from God's will. However God responds with, "Do not worry." Worry is a natural human response to life's difficult moments that makes us rely solely on self and not God for guidance. When I think about Jesus telling humanity not to worry about food, clothing or tomorrow's concerns, Jesus gets my attention. As I began listing life's challenges, I thought about what a worry-free life might really look like. Freedom popped into my mind. Imagine Jesus preaching about living free from worry and Bobby McFerrin's lyrics, from a 1988 movie soundtrack, is playing in the background "don't worry, be happy!" Even though the words of this popular tune connect well with Jesus' directives from the Sermon on the Mount, is there more to being free from worrying than humming a little snappy tune from the 80's? As we replace the song "Don't worry, be happy" with scriptural understanding, I invite you to journey with me through Matthew 6: 25-34 to discover, "What does it take to live worry-free for Jesus?" Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE29- "Reflections - Living Free From Worry" What is worry? It could be that uncomfortable pain when tuition is due but the funds are not available. Sometimes it's the moment when the only working car has just stopped on the freeway. You feel it when John ran out of money before he could pay all his bills and he asked you to loan him a few dollars. Worry also shows up when Sally lost her second job in the past nine months and she/can't keep living on the edge. It gets mixed up with frustration when the last flight to Houston was cancelled and Southwest Airlines won't pay for the cost of staying in a hotel for one night. Worry shows up when you discover that the refrigerator broke and all the food has spoiled. Worry is the look we see in the little girl's eyes when her mom begs on the corner as we run through the yellow light because we are not ready to put a name on the face of homelessness. The God of our understanding speaks to our hearts saying, "Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear (Matt. 6: 25)." When life happens, worry is that separation from God's will. However God responds with, "Do not worry." Worry is a natural human response to life's difficult moments that makes us rely solely on self and not God for guidance. When I think about Jesus telling humanity not to worry about food, clothing or tomorrow's concerns, Jesus gets my attention. As I began listing life's challenges, I thought about what a worry-free life might really look like. Freedom popped into my mind. Imagine Jesus preaching about living free from worry and Bobby McFerrin's lyrics, from a 1988 movie soundtrack, is playing in the background "don't worry, be happy!" Even though the words of this popular tune connect well with Jesus' directives from the Sermon on the Mount, is there more to being free from worrying than humming a little snappy tune from the 80's? As we replace the song "Don't worry, be happy" with scriptural understanding, I invite you to journey with me through Matthew 6: 25-34 to discover, "What does it take to live worry-free for Jesus?" 21:35 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-83632.mp3 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-83632.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-83632.mp3 "What a blessing it is to know Gods love as we embrace the grace granted to us each day ", represents the outgoing spirit of the keynote speaker, Rev. Jacqueline Thomas King. This dynamic speaker presented a thought-provoking message at the Freedom Awards Banquet for the Port Arthur NAACP held at the Carl Parker Building on the Lamar State College campus. This timeless proclamation is worth hearing again today. Check it out! Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King Where are all the new Drum Majors ? - Freedom Awards Banquet "What a blessing it is to know Gods love as we embrace the grace granted to us each day ", represents the outgoing spirit of the keynote speaker, Rev. Jacqueline Thomas King. This dynamic speaker presented a thought-provoking message at the Freedom Awards Banquet for the Port Arthur NAACP held at the Carl Parker Building on the Lamar State College campus. This timeless proclamation is worth hearing again today. Check it out! 27:53 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78005.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78005.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78005.mp3 : Prayer: O'Lord we thank you for a brand new season in our lives. Humbly we come before you confessing that our sins has separated us from your love. For this day, we submit our hearts to you asking boldly for grace to renew our spirit. Because you are God, Gracious Father we come to you today saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. On this day we ask for a special blessing for this a new year and for families who are grieving from loss and sadness due to death. Help all to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Cover this Word with your Spirit; Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, let us know that your love is enough. May this reflection give us hope to help us serve as agents of transformation and peace, In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Reflection Notes: When you think about Baptism, what comes to your mind? Family, adoption, connection to the body of Christ, and acknowledge of our spiritual life. As you think about Baptism as a means of grace and a way of beginning our journey of belonging to the body of believers. Before I move further, let me share some highlights of the lectionary passages of Matthew 3:13-17 and Acts 34: 34-43 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE28- Reflections "Called to Serve" : Prayer: O'Lord we thank you for a brand new season in our lives. Humbly we come before you confessing that our sins has separated us from your love. For this day, we submit our hearts to you asking boldly for grace to renew our spirit. Because you are God, Gracious Father we come to you today saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. On this day we ask for a special blessing for this a new year and for families who are grieving from loss and sadness due to death. Help all to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Cover this Word with your Spirit; Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, let us know that your love is enough. May this reflection give us hope to help us serve as agents of transformation and peace, In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Reflection Notes: When you think about Baptism, what comes to your mind? Family, adoption, connection to the body of Christ, and acknowledge of our spiritual life. As you think about Baptism as a means of grace and a way of beginning our journey of belonging to the body of believers. Before I move further, let me share some highlights of the lectionary passages of Matthew 3:13-17 and Acts 34: 34-43 30:16 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78004.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78004.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78004.mp3 Prayer: O'Lord we thank you for a brand new day in a brand new year. Humbly we come before you confessing that our sins separate us from your love. For this day, we submit our hearts to you asking boldly for cleansing. Because you are God, Gracious Father we come to you today saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. On this day we ask for a special blessing for this a new year and for families who are grieving from loss and sadness due to death. Help all to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Cover this Word with your Spirit; Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O'Lord, let us know that your love is enough. May this reflection give us hope for transformation and peace, In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Introduction: Before I set the tone for this reflection, I want to invite the Holy Spirit to reveal all persons that need to forgive someone, those who need to be forgiven and all who want to accept Jesus' love but just don't know how to begin. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE29 Reflections Epiphany Sunday - " Divine Awakenings" Prayer: O'Lord we thank you for a brand new day in a brand new year. Humbly we come before you confessing that our sins separate us from your love. For this day, we submit our hearts to you asking boldly for cleansing. Because you are God, Gracious Father we come to you today saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. On this day we ask for a special blessing for this a new year and for families who are grieving from loss and sadness due to death. Help all to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Cover this Word with your Spirit; Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O'Lord, let us know that your love is enough. May this reflection give us hope for transformation and peace, In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Introduction: Before I set the tone for this reflection, I want to invite the Holy Spirit to reveal all persons that need to forgive someone, those who need to be forgiven and all who want to accept Jesus' love but just don't know how to begin. 30:03 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-79053.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-79053.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-79053.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE28 - "What Time is It " 14:40 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-79051.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-79051.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-79051.mp3 Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE27 - " Jesus is All...Now What? " 14:30 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78003.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78003.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78003.mp3 Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for sending us a Savior, who died that we have life abundantly. All the presents have been opened and without a doubt your gift of mercy, love and grace is truly priceless. On this day we ask for a special blessing for families who are sharing moments of sadness, but Lord show us the Messiah's love through this message anyhow. Help me to call upon you for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, let us know that your love is enough. Your name is enough to sustain us, help us to call upon you for everything. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE26- Reflections "Get Up...make that move." Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for sending us a Savior, who died that we have life abundantly. All the presents have been opened and without a doubt your gift of mercy, love and grace is truly priceless. On this day we ask for a special blessing for families who are sharing moments of sadness, but Lord show us the Messiah's love through this message anyhow. Help me to call upon you for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, let us know that your love is enough. Your name is enough to sustain us, help us to call upon you for everything. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. 29:57 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-77967.mp3 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-77967.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-77967.mp3 May you have great blessings of grace, peace, and love today. As you honor the birth of Jesus Christ, I encourage you to pray for all families around the world. Nu Faith Community UMC hopes that you will extend a hand of love to others as the light of the Lord shines upon your heart. May the "peace of God, which surpasses all understanding"(Phil. 4: 7)" come alive in you throughout 2008.. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE25 - "Encouraging Faith on Christmas Day " May you have great blessings of grace, peace, and love today. As you honor the birth of Jesus Christ, I encourage you to pray for all families around the world. Nu Faith Community UMC hopes that you will extend a hand of love to others as the light of the Lord shines upon your heart. May the "peace of God, which surpasses all understanding"(Phil. 4: 7)" come alive in you throughout 2008.. 14:47 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-71503.mp3 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 10:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-71503.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-71503.mp3 Introduction: The other day, I was in the store and turned around when someone called MOM. When we hear a familiar voice calling your name, do you turn around? How would you respond if an angel called you into action today? What is fulfillment of a promise mean to you? All these questions will help guide the reflection on this final Sunday of the Advent Season. Advent is a time to hope, love and forgiveness. Before I set the tone for this reflection on responding to life obediently, I want each person listening to think about praying for all the questions that we want to ask God about how His birth transforms the world. Take a moment to listen to scriptural readings from Romans 1: 1-7; now hear Matthew 1 from The Message. This is the Word of God for the people of God, Let us pray: Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. On this day we ask for a special blessing for families who are grieving from loss and sadness. Messiah, what is in a name? Help me to call upon you for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, let us know that your love is enough. Your name is enough to sustain us, help us to call upon you for everything. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE24- "Reflections Fourth Sunday of Advent -"God with US" Introduction: The other day, I was in the store and turned around when someone called MOM. When we hear a familiar voice calling your name, do you turn around? How would you respond if an angel called you into action today? What is fulfillment of a promise mean to you? All these questions will help guide the reflection on this final Sunday of the Advent Season. Advent is a time to hope, love and forgiveness. Before I set the tone for this reflection on responding to life obediently, I want each person listening to think about praying for all the questions that we want to ask God about how His birth transforms the world. Take a moment to listen to scriptural readings from Romans 1: 1-7; now hear Matthew 1 from The Message. This is the Word of God for the people of God, Let us pray: Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. On this day we ask for a special blessing for families who are grieving from loss and sadness. Messiah, what is in a name? Help me to call upon you for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, let us know that your love is enough. Your name is enough to sustain us, help us to call upon you for everything. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. 30:02 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-75762.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-75762.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-75762.mp3 Introduction: Who is John? Who is Jesus? Where is our joy this day? What were the disciples of John looking for? Are you grumbling with friends and family about little things? What have you missed because you have forgotten the focus of this day? Advent is a time to hope, love and forgiveness. Before I set the tone for this reflection on hope for patience, I want each person listening to think about praying for all the questions that we want to ask God about who he is. Take a moment to listen to scriptural readings from James 5: 7-12; now hear Matthew 11 from The Message. This is the Word of God for the people of God, Let us pray: Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you today saying thank you for all that you give us through life. Your gift of salvation provides all the mercy, love and grace that we need. On this day we ask for a special blessing for families who are grieving from loss and sadness due to death. Help all of us to call upon you OÃ?¢?? Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for His undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for great peace and wisdom. Move me out of the way, so that only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. OÃ?¢?? Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesus's name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE23- "Reflections Third Sunday of Advent" -"Tell IT" Introduction: Who is John? Who is Jesus? Where is our joy this day? What were the disciples of John looking for? Are you grumbling with friends and family about little things? What have you missed because you have forgotten the focus of this day? Advent is a time to hope, love and forgiveness. Before I set the tone for this reflection on hope for patience, I want each person listening to think about praying for all the questions that we want to ask God about who he is. Take a moment to listen to scriptural readings from James 5: 7-12; now hear Matthew 11 from The Message. This is the Word of God for the people of God, Let us pray: Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you today saying thank you for all that you give us through life. Your gift of salvation provides all the mercy, love and grace that we need. On this day we ask for a special blessing for families who are grieving from loss and sadness due to death. Help all of us to call upon you OÃ?¢?? Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for His undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for great peace and wisdom. Move me out of the way, so that only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. OÃ?¢?? Lord, let us know that your love is enough. In Jesus's name, we pray. Amen. 30:08 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-73438.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-73438.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-73438.mp3 Intro and Prayer: What are you hoping for today? Do you want something to change in your life and you are hoping that God will show you a way? Have you ever wondered how a loving God could offer you hope when life seems to be one upside day after another? Advent is a time to hope, love and forgive. Before I set the tone for this reflection on hope, I want each person listening to think about praying for persons who need to be forgiven and all who want to accept Jesus's love but just don't know how to begin. Take a moment to listen to scriptural readings from Romans 13: 11-14; now hear Matthew 24 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of God for the people of God, Let us pray: Gracious Father we come to you today thanking you for hope and grace. Guide us as we call upon you Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Thank you for allowing only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, which is granted to us through salvation and release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, allow this reflective word to add a blessing to all who seek you this day. Let us know that your love is enough. In your precious son Jesus's name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE22 - "Reflections Second Sunday of Advent " Great Hope" Intro and Prayer: What are you hoping for today? Do you want something to change in your life and you are hoping that God will show you a way? Have you ever wondered how a loving God could offer you hope when life seems to be one upside day after another? Advent is a time to hope, love and forgive. Before I set the tone for this reflection on hope, I want each person listening to think about praying for persons who need to be forgiven and all who want to accept Jesus's love but just don't know how to begin. Take a moment to listen to scriptural readings from Romans 13: 11-14; now hear Matthew 24 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of God for the people of God, Let us pray: Gracious Father we come to you today thanking you for hope and grace. Guide us as we call upon you Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Thank you for allowing only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, which is granted to us through salvation and release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, allow this reflective word to add a blessing to all who seek you this day. Let us know that your love is enough. In your precious son Jesus's name, we pray. Amen. 30:07 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-68575.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-68575.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-68575.mp3 Have you ever wondered about when Jesus is really coming back? Along with trying to determine when Jesus is coming again, you think about living day to day. Our expressions that w say things to each other in passing like,"tomorrow is not promised" and "live one day at a time" are often spoken to help us stay out of the future or the past. Be Ready! Live Ready! Be Ready! Take a moment to listen to scriptural readings from Romans 13: 11-14; now hear Matthew 24 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of God for the people of God, Let us pray: Gracious Father we come to you today thanking you for your mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, which is granted to us through salvation and release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, allow your message to add a blessing to all who seek you this day. Let us know that your love is enough. In your precious son JesusÃ????Ã???Ã??Ã?¢?? name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE21 - Reflections - First Sunday of Advent "Be Ready...Live Ready" Have you ever wondered about when Jesus is really coming back? Along with trying to determine when Jesus is coming again, you think about living day to day. Our expressions that w say things to each other in passing like,"tomorrow is not promised" and "live one day at a time" are often spoken to help us stay out of the future or the past. Be Ready! Live Ready! Be Ready! Take a moment to listen to scriptural readings from Romans 13: 11-14; now hear Matthew 24 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of God for the people of God, Let us pray: Gracious Father we come to you today thanking you for your mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, which is granted to us through salvation and release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, allow your message to add a blessing to all who seek you this day. Let us know that your love is enough. In your precious son JesusÃ????Ã???Ã??Ã?¢?? name, we pray. Amen. 29:55 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-71491.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-71491.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-71491.mp3 Advent is the beginning of the Church Year for most churches in the Western tradition It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, which is the Sunday nearest November 30, and ends on Christmas Eve (Dec 24) Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE20 - "What is Advent ? " Advent is the beginning of the Church Year for most churches in the Western tradition It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, which is the Sunday nearest November 30, and ends on Christmas Eve (Dec 24) 04:27 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-53610.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-53610.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-53610.mp3 Intro and Prayer: Have you ever looked back over your life? What did you see? Was there evidence of God's grace, mercy, forgiveness and love? Are you wondering about how your life would be if things were different? Where you could be if fear had not stopped you from making another decision or just saying no? Life is lived daily and God's grace is evident in places and spaces long before we become fully aware. I believe that God is working things out and we need to ask that our needs not be forgotten. Think about life where you are today as we prepare to hear God's word and go to God in prayer. Give yourself a moment to hear words of encouragement and guidance through scripture as I read Colossians 1: 11-20; take a listen about the life of Jesus on Christ the King Sunday in the Lectionary Year C from Luke 23 through the Bible Experience. This is the word of God for the people of God...Let us pray: Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this day saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE19 - Reflections "Lord, Remember Us" Intro and Prayer: Have you ever looked back over your life? What did you see? Was there evidence of God's grace, mercy, forgiveness and love? Are you wondering about how your life would be if things were different? Where you could be if fear had not stopped you from making another decision or just saying no? Life is lived daily and God's grace is evident in places and spaces long before we become fully aware. I believe that God is working things out and we need to ask that our needs not be forgotten. Think about life where you are today as we prepare to hear God's word and go to God in prayer. Give yourself a moment to hear words of encouragement and guidance through scripture as I read Colossians 1: 11-20; take a listen about the life of Jesus on Christ the King Sunday in the Lectionary Year C from Luke 23 through the Bible Experience. This is the word of God for the people of God...Let us pray: Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this day saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, 30:08 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-53607.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-53607.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-53607.mp3 O God of all Creation: You have cared for the earth, and have filled it with your riches. Abundance flows in your steps, through the pastures and wilderness. You provide for our land, softening it with showers, bathing it in light, and blessing it with growth. The hills sing with joy; the meadows are covered with flocks; the fields deck themselves with wheat; and together they glorify your name! On this occasion of our Thanksgiving, we as a nation take rest from our labors to consider your many blessings. We thank you for our freedoms, and for the opportunity to contribute our skills, our attributes and our values toward the good of society. We thank you for the mixture of our cultures, blending us into one people under God. Help us to be a light unto other nations, and to further the cause of freedom and justice all over the world. We remember those who are less fortunate than we. We lift up in prayer the victims of poverty and racism, and all those who suffer from forms of political and economic oppression. Let the word that goes forth from our mouths speak of your peace, and let us proclaim our hope in Christ as Savior of all humankind. We pray that you will bless all those who gather here, as we have come to experience your presence among us. Give us your guidance, O God, and empower us for your work. For we claim nothing for ourselves, but return all honor and glory unto you, and offer our thanks and praise. Amen. From "Prayers for God's People" Thomas P. Roberts, editor Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE18 - Reflections - Praise and Thanksgiving O God of all Creation: You have cared for the earth, and have filled it with your riches. Abundance flows in your steps, through the pastures and wilderness. You provide for our land, softening it with showers, bathing it in light, and blessing it with growth. The hills sing with joy; the meadows are covered with flocks; the fields deck themselves with wheat; and together they glorify your name! On this occasion of our Thanksgiving, we as a nation take rest from our labors to consider your many blessings. We thank you for our freedoms, and for the opportunity to contribute our skills, our attributes and our values toward the good of society. We thank you for the mixture of our cultures, blending us into one people under God. Help us to be a light unto other nations, and to further the cause of freedom and justice all over the world. We remember those who are less fortunate than we. We lift up in prayer the victims of poverty and racism, and all those who suffer from forms of political and economic oppression. Let the word that goes forth from our mouths speak of your peace, and let us proclaim our hope in Christ as Savior of all humankind. We pray that you will bless all those who gather here, as we have come to experience your presence among us. Give us your guidance, O God, and empower us for your work. For we claim nothing for ourselves, but return all honor and glory unto you, and offer our thanks and praise. Amen. From "Prayers for God's People" Thomas P. Roberts, editor 17:00 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-65960.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-65960.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-65960.mp3 ntro and Prayer: What is Praise? Well it's tough and easy to share with you's If I had to put my hands around the concept of praise, my hands would just slip around this mystery of faithful expression by throwing them up and waving them from side to side. Maybe I would throw my head back and tell you that Praise is an unexplainable condition of pure elation about knowing Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. Or maybe I might describe Praise as the ultimate expression of gratitude to God from sending his son to die for my sins and yours. If I dig into the quiet places in my heart, praise is that moment when life flashes in front of my eyes and just the pure joy of being alive when I should have been dead...that's praise to God of love and grace. Give yourself a moment to hear what praise is through scripture as I read Psalm 150; take a listen about praise and thanksgiving regarding healing from Luke 17 through the Bible Experience. This is the word of God for the people of GodÃ??Ã?¢?Ã??Ã?¦Let us pray: Thank you Lord for waking up our hearts and minds to praise you with everything that we are; we give you glory! You are our all and all! Lord, you have moved mountains and set the world in motion by loving us unconditionally. I am humbled by the mercy you show for a wounded world. Thank you for sending a Savior to give us life beyond measure. Today is a new day and we give you praise. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE17 - Reflections "Visible Praise" ntro and Prayer: What is Praise? Well it's tough and easy to share with you's If I had to put my hands around the concept of praise, my hands would just slip around this mystery of faithful expression by throwing them up and waving them from side to side. Maybe I would throw my head back and tell you that Praise is an unexplainable condition of pure elation about knowing Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. Or maybe I might describe Praise as the ultimate expression of gratitude to God from sending his son to die for my sins and yours. If I dig into the quiet places in my heart, praise is that moment when life flashes in front of my eyes and just the pure joy of being alive when I should have been dead...that's praise to God of love and grace. Give yourself a moment to hear what praise is through scripture as I read Psalm 150; take a listen about praise and thanksgiving regarding healing from Luke 17 through the Bible Experience. This is the word of God for the people of GodÃ??Ã?¢?Ã??Ã?¦Let us pray: Thank you Lord for waking up our hearts and minds to praise you with everything that we are; we give you glory! You are our all and all! Lord, you have moved mountains and set the world in motion by loving us unconditionally. I am humbled by the mercy you show for a wounded world. Thank you for sending a Savior to give us life beyond measure. Today is a new day and we give you praise. Amen. 29:44 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-62706.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:30:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-62706.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-62706.mp3 Intro and Prayer: What a week? Test, traffic, long lists with lots of things left undone and more month than money monopolize the conversations of many. Where the dialogue occurred is not the focus because at some point we must become willing to stand on the word of God. What does taking a stand really mean? How do we really hold onto the right things in our life? These questions will shape today's reflection, which is titled "Standing on God's Word."Let us focus on meditating on taking action as we hear God's Word for us today through 2 Thessalonians 2: 1-5, 13-17 and Luke 20 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of God... us pray. Gracious Lord, thank you for being our Lord and Waymaker. Thank you for sustaining us through faith and grace. Search our hearts, minds, souls and bodies to restore our lives. When you find sin in our lives, remove it by causing us to confess and replace our sins with peaceful humility that is grounded by your love, grace and mercy. Since we know that only your loving healing power will restore our lives, help us to bow down to humbly serve all you have called us to serve throughout our communities. As you grant us newness, thank you for breathing love into our hearts, granting us peace of mind, clarity of thought, and a spirit of joyful obedience as we become doers of your word. Grant us great faith and deliverance as we rise from our knees to offer you praise for everlasting hope. May we be filled with the Holy Spirit as we walk in deliverance daily from this moment; in the name of Jesus we pray...Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE16 - Reflections : Hold onto the right thing! Intro and Prayer: What a week? Test, traffic, long lists with lots of things left undone and more month than money monopolize the conversations of many. Where the dialogue occurred is not the focus because at some point we must become willing to stand on the word of God. What does taking a stand really mean? How do we really hold onto the right things in our life? These questions will shape today's reflection, which is titled "Standing on God's Word."Let us focus on meditating on taking action as we hear God's Word for us today through 2 Thessalonians 2: 1-5, 13-17 and Luke 20 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of God... us pray. Gracious Lord, thank you for being our Lord and Waymaker. Thank you for sustaining us through faith and grace. Search our hearts, minds, souls and bodies to restore our lives. When you find sin in our lives, remove it by causing us to confess and replace our sins with peaceful humility that is grounded by your love, grace and mercy. Since we know that only your loving healing power will restore our lives, help us to bow down to humbly serve all you have called us to serve throughout our communities. As you grant us newness, thank you for breathing love into our hearts, granting us peace of mind, clarity of thought, and a spirit of joyful obedience as we become doers of your word. Grant us great faith and deliverance as we rise from our knees to offer you praise for everlasting hope. May we be filled with the Holy Spirit as we walk in deliverance daily from this moment; in the name of Jesus we pray...Amen. 29:55 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-53603.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-53603.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-53603.mp3 What does faith do for our lives? That is a question we tend to ask ourselves silently but rarely ask out loud. If the Lord asked you to show faith today, what would you do? Would you write a plan down and hide it under the bed? Hopefully that would not be your preferred action. I would encourage each of us to think about the strength our faith offers us as we walk in Holy Boldness to be more than just words on paper. Today's reflection is called, "Faith: The Common Life Thread" and it will call us into action regarding the plans of peace and justice. Let us focus on meditating on taking action as we hear God's Word for us today through Habakkuk 1: 1-4, 2:1-4, Psalm 119: 137-144, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 and Luke 19 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of God...let us pray. Gracious Lord, thank you for being The Waymaker. Thank you for being the one who is the object of our faith. Search our hearts, minds, souls and bodies to remove old pain, old hurt, injustice and bitterness. When you find it cause us to confess the sin that has allowed us to keep it and replace it with peaceful humility that is grounded by your love, grace and mercy. We know that only your healing power will restore our lives. As you grant us newness, thank you for breathing love into our hearts, granting us peace of mind, clarity of thought, and a spirit of joyful obedience as we become doers of your word. Grant us great faith and deliverance as we rise from our knees to offer you praise for everlasting hope. May we be filled with the Holy Spirit as we walk in deliverance daily from this moment; in the name of Jesus we pray...Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE15 - Reflections - Faith: A Common Life Thread What does faith do for our lives? That is a question we tend to ask ourselves silently but rarely ask out loud. If the Lord asked you to show faith today, what would you do? Would you write a plan down and hide it under the bed? Hopefully that would not be your preferred action. I would encourage each of us to think about the strength our faith offers us as we walk in Holy Boldness to be more than just words on paper. Today's reflection is called, "Faith: The Common Life Thread" and it will call us into action regarding the plans of peace and justice. Let us focus on meditating on taking action as we hear God's Word for us today through Habakkuk 1: 1-4, 2:1-4, Psalm 119: 137-144, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 and Luke 19 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of God...let us pray. Gracious Lord, thank you for being The Waymaker. Thank you for being the one who is the object of our faith. Search our hearts, minds, souls and bodies to remove old pain, old hurt, injustice and bitterness. When you find it cause us to confess the sin that has allowed us to keep it and replace it with peaceful humility that is grounded by your love, grace and mercy. We know that only your healing power will restore our lives. As you grant us newness, thank you for breathing love into our hearts, granting us peace of mind, clarity of thought, and a spirit of joyful obedience as we become doers of your word. Grant us great faith and deliverance as we rise from our knees to offer you praise for everlasting hope. May we be filled with the Holy Spirit as we walk in deliverance daily from this moment; in the name of Jesus we pray...Amen. 30:08 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-50399.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-50399.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-50399.mp3 Intro and Prayer: Where did your attitude come from? Have you mastered goodness and righteousness to the point where you just don't have to worry about sin anymore? Knowing that we are seeking perfection in Jesus Christ, is humility guiding all your life decisions. Guess what, all of humanity, including you and I, remains a work in progress. Think about all the things that we have tried to do alone and through lots of lessons in humility we have learned that we cannot make it without God's love, mercy, forgiveness and grace. Today's reflection is called, "Working on my attitude!" and it will help us look at deliverance, forgiveness and humility. Let us focus on meditating on these concerns as we take a moment to hear God's Word for us today through Joel 2: 23-32, Psalm 65, Luke 18: 9-14 and 2 Timothy 4 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of God...let us pray. Gracious Lord, thank you for delivering us from sin. Thank you for saving us. Search our hearts, minds, souls and bodies to remove old pain and replace it with peaceful humility that is grounded by your love. We know that only your healing power will restore our lives. As you grant us newness, thank you for breathing love into our hearts, granting us peace of mind, clarity of thought, and a spirit of joyful obedience as we become doers of your word. Grant us great faith as we rise from our knees to offer you praise for everlasting hope. May we be filled with the Holy Spirit as we walk in deliverance daily from this moment forward by your grace; in the powerful and loving name of Jesus we pray...Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE14 Reflections -"Working on my Attitude!" Intro and Prayer: Where did your attitude come from? Have you mastered goodness and righteousness to the point where you just don't have to worry about sin anymore? Knowing that we are seeking perfection in Jesus Christ, is humility guiding all your life decisions. Guess what, all of humanity, including you and I, remains a work in progress. Think about all the things that we have tried to do alone and through lots of lessons in humility we have learned that we cannot make it without God's love, mercy, forgiveness and grace. Today's reflection is called, "Working on my attitude!" and it will help us look at deliverance, forgiveness and humility. Let us focus on meditating on these concerns as we take a moment to hear God's Word for us today through Joel 2: 23-32, Psalm 65, Luke 18: 9-14 and 2 Timothy 4 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of God...let us pray. Gracious Lord, thank you for delivering us from sin. Thank you for saving us. Search our hearts, minds, souls and bodies to remove old pain and replace it with peaceful humility that is grounded by your love. We know that only your healing power will restore our lives. As you grant us newness, thank you for breathing love into our hearts, granting us peace of mind, clarity of thought, and a spirit of joyful obedience as we become doers of your word. Grant us great faith as we rise from our knees to offer you praise for everlasting hope. May we be filled with the Holy Spirit as we walk in deliverance daily from this moment forward by your grace; in the powerful and loving name of Jesus we pray...Amen. 29:46 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-51887.mp3 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 11:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-51887.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-51887.mp3 Intro and Prayer: Are you expecting God to answer your prayers? Sometimes we pray with our fingers crossed over our hearts because we know that God is a God of action. We are called to live out our faith in a persistent manner as the widow was in the Luke passage. What are you willing to take a stand over? Education, hate crimes, housing, or unemployment. What if you complain to officials but you never expect them to change and they call you into serve on jury duty? Are you ready to back up your prayer with action? I hope that this reflection about the power of prayer will speak to encourage all to serve God more than talk about God. As you meditate about these questions before you, take a moment to hear GodÃ??Ã?¢??s Word for us today through Psalm 121, 2 Tim 3: 14-4:5 and Luke 18 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of GodÃ??Ã?¢?Ã??Ã?¦let us pray. Gracious Lord, thank you for prayers that bring forth action and justice. Search our hearts, minds, souls and bodies to remove the sin stains of racism and injustice. We know that only your healing power will rebuild places and spaces of hurt in the world. As you call us into action through speaking the truth in love, please grant us peace of mind, clarity of thought, and a spirit of joyful obedience to be doers of your word. Grant us great faith as we rise from our knees to offer prayers for reconciliation and hope. May we be filled with the Holy Spirit as we walk in newness from this moment into eternity. In JesusÃ??Ã?¢?? name we pray'sAmen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE13 -Reflections - "Pray for Justice" For Sunday Oct 21st Intro and Prayer: Are you expecting God to answer your prayers? Sometimes we pray with our fingers crossed over our hearts because we know that God is a God of action. We are called to live out our faith in a persistent manner as the widow was in the Luke passage. What are you willing to take a stand over? Education, hate crimes, housing, or unemployment. What if you complain to officials but you never expect them to change and they call you into serve on jury duty? Are you ready to back up your prayer with action? I hope that this reflection about the power of prayer will speak to encourage all to serve God more than talk about God. As you meditate about these questions before you, take a moment to hear GodÃ??Ã?¢??s Word for us today through Psalm 121, 2 Tim 3: 14-4:5 and Luke 18 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of GodÃ??Ã?¢?Ã??Ã?¦let us pray. Gracious Lord, thank you for prayers that bring forth action and justice. Search our hearts, minds, souls and bodies to remove the sin stains of racism and injustice. We know that only your healing power will rebuild places and spaces of hurt in the world. As you call us into action through speaking the truth in love, please grant us peace of mind, clarity of thought, and a spirit of joyful obedience to be doers of your word. Grant us great faith as we rise from our knees to offer prayers for reconciliation and hope. May we be filled with the Holy Spirit as we walk in newness from this moment into eternity. In JesusÃ??Ã?¢?? name we pray'sAmen. 30:22 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-50397.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-50397.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-50397.mp3 Have you ever done a good deed? What happened? Did it go unnoticed or did the person offer a gift of their gratitude? Maybe a surprise note came in the mail or a big hug came out of no where. What if the person went on with their life and never said a word? Are you hurt? Have you held on to a feeling of disappointment? I hope that this reflection of gratitude will speak to the heart of giving thanks to Jesus for just being our Savior. As you meditate about these questions before you, take a moment to hear God's Word for us today through 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 7-15, and Psalm 111 and Luke 17: 11-19 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of GodÃ?¢?Ã?¦let us pray. Gracious Lord, thank you for just being God and freely offering us grace this day. Lord, I want to take this moment to just thank you for loving us through and through. Search our hearts, minds and bodies. Remove the sin through a forgiving spirit and your saving grace. We know that only your healing power has saved and kept us to see this day. As you call us into action through love of God, self and neighbor, please grant us peace of mind, clarity of thought, and a spirit of joyful obedience, so that our desire to obey you will increase. Grant us great faith as we turn to our knees to offer you praise and thanksgiving. May we be filled with the Holy Spirit as we walk in newness from this moment into eternity. In Jesus's name we pray..Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE12 -Reflections - " Thanks Jesus!" Have you ever done a good deed? What happened? Did it go unnoticed or did the person offer a gift of their gratitude? Maybe a surprise note came in the mail or a big hug came out of no where. What if the person went on with their life and never said a word? Are you hurt? Have you held on to a feeling of disappointment? I hope that this reflection of gratitude will speak to the heart of giving thanks to Jesus for just being our Savior. As you meditate about these questions before you, take a moment to hear God's Word for us today through 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 7-15, and Psalm 111 and Luke 17: 11-19 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of GodÃ?¢?Ã?¦let us pray. Gracious Lord, thank you for just being God and freely offering us grace this day. Lord, I want to take this moment to just thank you for loving us through and through. Search our hearts, minds and bodies. Remove the sin through a forgiving spirit and your saving grace. We know that only your healing power has saved and kept us to see this day. As you call us into action through love of God, self and neighbor, please grant us peace of mind, clarity of thought, and a spirit of joyful obedience, so that our desire to obey you will increase. Grant us great faith as we turn to our knees to offer you praise and thanksgiving. May we be filled with the Holy Spirit as we walk in newness from this moment into eternity. In Jesus's name we pray..Amen. 29:37 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-49495.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 11:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-49495.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-49495.mp3 Intro and Prayer: Everyone has experienced the phrase "Just Do It" at some point in our lives. Whether we heard it on TV from the Nike commercial or whether it came from the front room instructions from an aunt, uncle, parent or grandparent. Regardless of the origin, the mandate is still the same "Just Do It." What is the "it" in your life that you are reluctant to do? How much joy are you missing because the "it"keeps bugging you in the middle of the night? If you are wondering what the "it" is, I don't want to keep you in suspense..it is forgiveness. Wait one minute before you turn off the mental switch and think this reflection belongs to someone else, give me a chance to explore these passages to identify what Jesus is asking us to do. As you keep these questions before you, take a moment to hear GodÃ?¢??s Word for us today through Habakkuk 1: 1-4 and 2: 1-4, and Luke 17: 1-10 and 2 Timothy 1 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of God...let us pray. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE11 -Reflections "It's a Faith Issue not a Quantity Issue" Intro and Prayer: Everyone has experienced the phrase "Just Do It" at some point in our lives. Whether we heard it on TV from the Nike commercial or whether it came from the front room instructions from an aunt, uncle, parent or grandparent. Regardless of the origin, the mandate is still the same "Just Do It." What is the "it" in your life that you are reluctant to do? How much joy are you missing because the "it"keeps bugging you in the middle of the night? If you are wondering what the "it" is, I don't want to keep you in suspense..it is forgiveness. Wait one minute before you turn off the mental switch and think this reflection belongs to someone else, give me a chance to explore these passages to identify what Jesus is asking us to do. As you keep these questions before you, take a moment to hear GodÃ?¢??s Word for us today through Habakkuk 1: 1-4 and 2: 1-4, and Luke 17: 1-10 and 2 Timothy 1 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of God...let us pray. 30:02 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-48514.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-48514.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-48514.mp3 Intro and Prayer:: What happens to life when we give up on living? Have you ever taken your hands off of something and it did not fall apart? Lots of people believe control over everything is their number one reason from getting up in the morning. What would you do if you suddenly realized that the only thing that God wants humanity, which includes all people, to do is to love ourselves and our neighbors? Consider looking at your life through the lens that God sees you through and think about how you serve others, what you can do in your community, church, school and home that would make life better for others. As you keep these questions before you, take a moment to hear Godâ??s Word for us today through Psalm 91 and Luke 16: 19-31 and I Timothy 6 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of Godâ?¦let us pray. Gracious Lord, you made today and we are blessed by your creation at all times. Lord, you continue to blanket us with your love, grace, mercy and forgiveness as we repent unto you for sins that we committed by thought, word and deed. Thank you for forgiving us and keeping us dear Lord in your perfect peace as you renew and restore our lives after the storms of past and present. Keep us wrapped in your loving arms so that we may be protected and strengthened through the tests and trials, which we experience in our daily lives. Grant us everlasting life and continuous grace to sustain us forever. Turn our sadness into joy, our hurts into happiness and sustain us to glorify your name. Cover us time and time again with your grace, love, mercy and forgiveness. Hear our prayer Lord, in Jesus' name. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE10 - Reflections -"Take Hold of Life Now...it's not too late!" Intro and Prayer:: What happens to life when we give up on living? Have you ever taken your hands off of something and it did not fall apart? Lots of people believe control over everything is their number one reason from getting up in the morning. What would you do if you suddenly realized that the only thing that God wants humanity, which includes all people, to do is to love ourselves and our neighbors? Consider looking at your life through the lens that God sees you through and think about how you serve others, what you can do in your community, church, school and home that would make life better for others. As you keep these questions before you, take a moment to hear Godâ??s Word for us today through Psalm 91 and Luke 16: 19-31 and I Timothy 6 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of Godâ?¦let us pray. Gracious Lord, you made today and we are blessed by your creation at all times. Lord, you continue to blanket us with your love, grace, mercy and forgiveness as we repent unto you for sins that we committed by thought, word and deed. Thank you for forgiving us and keeping us dear Lord in your perfect peace as you renew and restore our lives after the storms of past and present. Keep us wrapped in your loving arms so that we may be protected and strengthened through the tests and trials, which we experience in our daily lives. Grant us everlasting life and continuous grace to sustain us forever. Turn our sadness into joy, our hurts into happiness and sustain us to glorify your name. Cover us time and time again with your grace, love, mercy and forgiveness. Hear our prayer Lord, in Jesus' name. Amen. 30:10 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-47078.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-47078.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-47078.mp3 Grace and Peace to all! I am Pastor Jacqui King from Nu Faith Community "A United Methodist New Church Initiative in Houston, TX. What a mighty God we serve! It is good to be grateful for all that the Lord is doing this day. I pray that as this reflection is heard today you will hear a word from on high. During this reflection time, I will share with you a reading and prayer based upon I Tim 2, Scriptural Readings from The Bible Experience, a reflective message about prayer and choices, as well as closing prayer of encouragement based upon a prayer called God is Able by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. AS this refection goes forth, let us focus on hearing the directions that God is giving each of us to follow today, so that we may be open to receiving a blessing that will move us to walk by faith with humility, love and grace. Amen. Intro and Prayer: Have you thought about someone and suddenly you felt like praying for them? Did you pray or let it go? Sometimes a feeling that wonâ??t go away will linger on and on until you feel compelled to take an action. Those are part of our human wiring. We feel, we smell, we experience and we seek. God is always offering us opportunities to feel, smell, see, experience and goodness of all that has been created. In these moments of connection to living for Jesus Christ, I wonder are we praying before acting upon those moments. Sometimes when we get "gut-level" honest, we realize that our actions sometimes gets moving before we have offered prayer unto the Lord. The reflection this morning is titled " Where is the 2 for 1 plan" and it will offer moments to think about how Jesus encourages prayer to become our first course of action about everything. Take a moment to hear Godâ??s Word for us today through I Timothy 2: 1-7 and Luke 16 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of Godâ?¦let us pray. Gracious Lord, you made today and we are blessed by your creation. Lord, you covered us with your love and we thank you. Thank you keeping us dear Lord in your perfect peace as you renew and restore our lives after the storms of past and present. Keep us wrapped in your loving arms so that we may be protected and strengthened through the challenges we experience in our daily lives. Turn our sadness into joy, our hurts into happiness and sustain us to glorify your name. Cover us time and time again with your grace, love, mercy and forgiveness. Hear our prayer Lord, in Jesus" name. Amen. Reflection: Some deals are suspect from the very beginning. From the moment we get wind of the plan, we know itâ??s just not right. Some of us will pause and think-Think a moment longer and just accept it at face value. Then later on, we get that - what did I just do feelingâ?? in our gutsâ?¦As we scratch our heads, some of us ask ourselves, " Where is the 2 for 1 plan" Before exploring Luke, listen to this meditation and prayer from the 21st Century Africana Liturgy that reminds us who God is based upon I Timothy 2. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE9 - Reflections -"Where is the 2 for 1 plan" Grace and Peace to all! I am Pastor Jacqui King from Nu Faith Community "A United Methodist New Church Initiative in Houston, TX. What a mighty God we serve! It is good to be grateful for all that the Lord is doing this day. I pray that as this reflection is heard today you will hear a word from on high. During this reflection time, I will share with you a reading and prayer based upon I Tim 2, Scriptural Readings from The Bible Experience, a reflective message about prayer and choices, as well as closing prayer of encouragement based upon a prayer called God is Able by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. AS this refection goes forth, let us focus on hearing the directions that God is giving each of us to follow today, so that we may be open to receiving a blessing that will move us to walk by faith with humility, love and grace. Amen. Intro and Prayer: Have you thought about someone and suddenly you felt like praying for them? Did you pray or let it go? Sometimes a feeling that wonâ??t go away will linger on and on until you feel compelled to take an action. Those are part of our human wiring. We feel, we smell, we experience and we seek. God is always offering us opportunities to feel, smell, see, experience and goodness of all that has been created. In these moments of connection to living for Jesus Christ, I wonder are we praying before acting upon those moments. Sometimes when we get "gut-level" honest, we realize that our actions sometimes gets moving before we have offered prayer unto the Lord. The reflection this morning is titled " Where is the 2 for 1 plan" and it will offer moments to think about how Jesus encourages prayer to become our first course of action about everything. Take a moment to hear Godâ??s Word for us today through I Timothy 2: 1-7 and Luke 16 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of Godâ?¦let us pray. Gracious Lord, you made today and we are blessed by your creation. Lord, you covered us with your love and we thank you. Thank you keeping us dear Lord in your perfect peace as you renew and restore our lives after the storms of past and present. Keep us wrapped in your loving arms so that we may be protected and strengthened through the challenges we experience in our daily lives. Turn our sadness into joy, our hurts into happiness and sustain us to glorify your name. Cover us time and time again with your grace, love, mercy and forgiveness. Hear our prayer Lord, in Jesus" name. Amen. Reflection: Some deals are suspect from the very beginning. From the moment we get wind of the plan, we know itâ??s just not right. Some of us will pause and think-Think a moment longer and just accept it at face value. Then later on, we get that - what did I just do feelingâ?? in our gutsâ?¦As we scratch our heads, some of us ask ourselves, " Where is the 2 for 1 plan" Before exploring Luke, listen to this meditation and prayer from the 21st Century Africana Liturgy that reminds us who God is based upon I Timothy 2. 30:08 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-45732.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-45732.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-45732.mp3 Luke 15: 1-10 and Luke 22:19, Hebrew 9:14, Psalm 14 Intro and Prayer: Do you remember playing "hide and seek" as a child and you were the one that no one was able to found? What did that feel like? Maybe you got lost at the mall or got separated from friends at a concert or in the park or lost your way in a storm or hurricane and you felt all alone. When you were reunited with loved ones, did you thank God for being found? Today's reflection titled Ã?¢?"Lost and FoundÃ?¢?" will offer moments to think about how Jesus seeks to find the lost and the least in a world where it appears that everything goes. Are you lost and you are hoping that someone is looking for you today? Take a moment to hear GodÃ?¢??s Word for us today through Psalm 14 and Luke 15 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of GodÃ?¢?Ã?¦let us pray. Gracious Lord, you made today and we are blessed by your creation. Lord, you covered us with your love and we thank you. Keep us dear Lord as you renew our lives after the storm. Keep us in your perfect peace so that we may be strengthened through these recent trails and tribulations. Turn our sadness into joy and keep us from all hurt, harm and danger. Cover us time and time again with your grace, love, mercy and forgiveness. Hear our prayer Lord. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE8 - Reflections-"Lost and Found" Luke 15: 1-10 and Luke 22:19, Hebrew 9:14, Psalm 14 Intro and Prayer: Do you remember playing "hide and seek" as a child and you were the one that no one was able to found? What did that feel like? Maybe you got lost at the mall or got separated from friends at a concert or in the park or lost your way in a storm or hurricane and you felt all alone. When you were reunited with loved ones, did you thank God for being found? Today's reflection titled Ã?¢?"Lost and FoundÃ?¢?" will offer moments to think about how Jesus seeks to find the lost and the least in a world where it appears that everything goes. Are you lost and you are hoping that someone is looking for you today? Take a moment to hear GodÃ?¢??s Word for us today through Psalm 14 and Luke 15 from the Bible Experience. This is the Word of GodÃ?¢?Ã?¦let us pray. Gracious Lord, you made today and we are blessed by your creation. Lord, you covered us with your love and we thank you. Keep us dear Lord as you renew our lives after the storm. Keep us in your perfect peace so that we may be strengthened through these recent trails and tribulations. Turn our sadness into joy and keep us from all hurt, harm and danger. Cover us time and time again with your grace, love, mercy and forgiveness. Hear our prayer Lord. Amen. 30:00 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-44364.mp3 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 11:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-44364.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-44364.mp3 Luke 14: 25-33, Psalm 139: 1-6, 13:18, Philemon Intro: We want what we want when we want it and we want Jesus to agree with our timeline. That is not a bad thing to want what Jesus wants when we have yielded unto Godâ??s plans for our lives. However, many times we really want our will to be done more than the will of God. Because there is a struggle of obedience between our human heart and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, acceptance of our spiritual journey is not always easy. We want what we want and Jesus has other plans. Jesus paid the price for our salvation and that is not a cost we are asked to repay. Sometimes, we live as though there are additional costs that Jesus is asking us to pay but in reality our disobedience has a price tag that can be rather costly if we are honest with ourselves. Thank God for grace! Today, I invite you to hear Godâ??s word through Psalm 139, Luke 14: 25-33 and the expression reading of Philemon by the Bible Experience to help us connect with a greater understanding of Life Tips from God. Thanks be to God for the reading and hearing of his word. Let us pray. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE7 - Reflections -"Life Tips from God: What is the C.O.D.?" Luke 14: 25-33, Psalm 139: 1-6, 13:18, Philemon Intro: We want what we want when we want it and we want Jesus to agree with our timeline. That is not a bad thing to want what Jesus wants when we have yielded unto Godâ??s plans for our lives. However, many times we really want our will to be done more than the will of God. Because there is a struggle of obedience between our human heart and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, acceptance of our spiritual journey is not always easy. We want what we want and Jesus has other plans. Jesus paid the price for our salvation and that is not a cost we are asked to repay. Sometimes, we live as though there are additional costs that Jesus is asking us to pay but in reality our disobedience has a price tag that can be rather costly if we are honest with ourselves. Thank God for grace! Today, I invite you to hear Godâ??s word through Psalm 139, Luke 14: 25-33 and the expression reading of Philemon by the Bible Experience to help us connect with a greater understanding of Life Tips from God. Thanks be to God for the reading and hearing of his word. Let us pray. 30:00 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-43148.mp3 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-43148.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-43148.mp3 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1, 7-14 Life Tips from God: What is an Attitude of Humility! On any given day, everyone could ask God for an attitude adjustment and get one. The gift of humility that is given is not always received because of our human condition may be struggling with God's gift of grace, love and mercy at the moment. God offers each of us life lessons that involve humility and love through scripture, reason, tradition and experience but from time to time we miss the connection. That is when we either ignore God or just say " have not received any directions from God so I am just going to move ahead."However, if we have received these directions by faith, is there any fruit or evidence of change in our attitudes? For some of us the evidence is change, while others the evidence is pain. As that thought moves through our spirits, listen to this reading called Lesson in Humility to help guide our thoughts during these reflective moments. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE6 - Reflections -""Life Tips From God " Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1, 7-14 Life Tips from God: What is an Attitude of Humility! On any given day, everyone could ask God for an attitude adjustment and get one. The gift of humility that is given is not always received because of our human condition may be struggling with God's gift of grace, love and mercy at the moment. God offers each of us life lessons that involve humility and love through scripture, reason, tradition and experience but from time to time we miss the connection. That is when we either ignore God or just say " have not received any directions from God so I am just going to move ahead."However, if we have received these directions by faith, is there any fruit or evidence of change in our attitudes? For some of us the evidence is change, while others the evidence is pain. As that thought moves through our spirits, listen to this reading called Lesson in Humility to help guide our thoughts during these reflective moments. 30:00 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-42289.mp3 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-42289.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-42289.mp3 By the Waters of the Levee Read by Pastor Jai By the Waters of the Levee (Inspired by Psalm 137) Hurricane Katrina/Rita were some of the worst natural disasters in our nation's history. They caused unimaginable devastation and heartbreak throughout the Gulf Coast Region. Many lives were lost. Hundreds of thousands of our bother and sisters are suffering great hardship on the rebuilding journey. To honor the memory of those who lost their lives and to provide comfort to the families of the victims Nu Faith will have a special remembrance time during 10 am worship on Sunday By the waters of the levee we sit and weep as we remembered our homes. Having lost our accordions, our fiddles, our family pictures, our journals where we recorded the stories of our livesÃ??Ã?¢Ã??Ã??Ã??Ã?¦ we huddle in arenas waiting for food and water to arrive. Our rescuers ask us to be patient, help is on its way, sing a song to bide the time. But how can we sing songs, when all we have, our past and our future, is buried in the deluge? How can we play our Zydeco and our Jazz, when around us lie the dead and the dying? Let our hearts sorrowÃ??Ã?¢Ã??Ã??Ã??Ã?¦ in time they will be healed. We will remember our cities; we will honor our towns; we will rebuild our neighborhoods. And one day, when the crisis has passed, we will tell again the stories, and play once more the music of our city. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ About the Author: Lyne Stull-Lipps, a certified candidate in the Albion District of the West Michigan Annual Copyright Ã?© 2005 Lyne Stull-Lipps. Reprinted with permission. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE5 - "Reflections of the Hurricane Katrina Disaster" By the Waters of the Levee Read by Pastor Jai By the Waters of the Levee (Inspired by Psalm 137) Hurricane Katrina/Rita were some of the worst natural disasters in our nation's history. They caused unimaginable devastation and heartbreak throughout the Gulf Coast Region. Many lives were lost. Hundreds of thousands of our bother and sisters are suffering great hardship on the rebuilding journey. To honor the memory of those who lost their lives and to provide comfort to the families of the victims Nu Faith will have a special remembrance time during 10 am worship on Sunday By the waters of the levee we sit and weep as we remembered our homes. Having lost our accordions, our fiddles, our family pictures, our journals where we recorded the stories of our livesÃ??Ã?¢Ã??Ã??Ã??Ã?¦ we huddle in arenas waiting for food and water to arrive. Our rescuers ask us to be patient, help is on its way, sing a song to bide the time. But how can we sing songs, when all we have, our past and our future, is buried in the deluge? How can we play our Zydeco and our Jazz, when around us lie the dead and the dying? Let our hearts sorrowÃ??Ã?¢Ã??Ã??Ã??Ã?¦ in time they will be healed. We will remember our cities; we will honor our towns; we will rebuild our neighborhoods. And one day, when the crisis has passed, we will tell again the stories, and play once more the music of our city. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ About the Author: Lyne Stull-Lipps, a certified candidate in the Albion District of the West Michigan Annual Copyright Ã?© 2005 Lyne Stull-Lipps. Reprinted with permission. 07:55 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-41842.mp3 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-41842.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-41842.mp3 Introduction: Think about where you were 18 years ago...that was 1986. Did you have any illness? Were you experiencing life challenges? Did you need GodÃ?¢??s compassion? Whether you answered yes to one question or all 3, consider the reflection title of " Healed and Set Free" as the focus for today's word. Let us go to God first through scripture and then through prayer. Hear the word of God from Jeremiah 1: 4-10 and listen to the word of the Lord from the Luke 13 through the Bible Experience. This is God's word, let us pray. Prayer: Gracious Father I come with a spirit of thanksgiving upon my lips, offering thanks to you for your mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Allow your spirit to move upon me to decrease me behind the cross to allow only your words for your people to come forth. Then cover each of us with your Spirit to open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, which is granted to us through salvation and release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, allow your message to add a blessing to all who seek you this day. Let us know that your love is enough. In your precious son Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE4 - Reflections -"Healed and Set Free" Introduction: Think about where you were 18 years ago...that was 1986. Did you have any illness? Were you experiencing life challenges? Did you need GodÃ?¢??s compassion? Whether you answered yes to one question or all 3, consider the reflection title of " Healed and Set Free" as the focus for today's word. Let us go to God first through scripture and then through prayer. Hear the word of God from Jeremiah 1: 4-10 and listen to the word of the Lord from the Luke 13 through the Bible Experience. This is God's word, let us pray. Prayer: Gracious Father I come with a spirit of thanksgiving upon my lips, offering thanks to you for your mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Allow your spirit to move upon me to decrease me behind the cross to allow only your words for your people to come forth. Then cover each of us with your Spirit to open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, which is granted to us through salvation and release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, allow your message to add a blessing to all who seek you this day. Let us know that your love is enough. In your precious son Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. 29:56 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-40192.mp3 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-40192.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-40192.mp3 Luke 12: 49 and Hebrews 12: 1-2 Introduction: Have you ever experienced a group of runners? They appear to just glide by at a steady stride as they keep their eyes on the goal at hand. What do you think it takes to be a successful runner for Jesus? Today's reflection will explore finding your race and running it for the glory of God. Let us go to God first to hear the scripture readings from The Bible Experience. Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you today during this reflection saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. Cover each of us with your love as you open our hearts, minds and soul to receive a word from on high. Help me to call upon you Lord for guidance as I call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love to move upon our lives so that we may walk into faith when we call upon the Holy Spirit for a continuous flow of wisdom. Move me behind by your spirit and allow only your words for your people to come forth. As your Spirit flows, please open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, which is granted to us through salvation and release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, allow your message to add a blessing to all who seek you this day. Let us know that your love is enough. In your precious son Jesus's name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE3 - Reflections -"Whose Race are You Running" Luke 12: 49 and Hebrews 12: 1-2 Introduction: Have you ever experienced a group of runners? They appear to just glide by at a steady stride as they keep their eyes on the goal at hand. What do you think it takes to be a successful runner for Jesus? Today's reflection will explore finding your race and running it for the glory of God. Let us go to God first to hear the scripture readings from The Bible Experience. Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you today during this reflection saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. Cover each of us with your love as you open our hearts, minds and soul to receive a word from on high. Help me to call upon you Lord for guidance as I call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love to move upon our lives so that we may walk into faith when we call upon the Holy Spirit for a continuous flow of wisdom. Move me behind by your spirit and allow only your words for your people to come forth. As your Spirit flows, please open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, which is granted to us through salvation and release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, allow your message to add a blessing to all who seek you this day. Let us know that your love is enough. In your precious son Jesus's name, we pray. Amen. 30:09 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-40186.mp3 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-40186.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-40186.mp3 Introduction: I do not know when Jesus is coming back. Do you know? A better question may be, do you think you know? This morning sermon is titled Faith: Are you living ready Pray. Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, which is granted to us through salvation and release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, allow your message to add a blessing to all who seek you this day. Let us know that your love is enough. In your precious son Jesus's name, we pray. Amen. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE2 - Reflections "Faith : Are you living ready?" Introduction: I do not know when Jesus is coming back. Do you know? A better question may be, do you think you know? This morning sermon is titled Faith: Are you living ready Pray. Prayer: Gracious Father we come to you this morning saying thank you for your mercy, love and grace. Help me to call upon our Lord for guidance; call upon Jesus Christ for his undying love and call upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Move me behind the cross and allow only your words for your people to come forth. Cover us with your Spirit and open our ears so that we might receive your Holy Word. Gracious Lord, nurture us through your Word, teach us to accept the freedom, which is granted to us through salvation and release us from fear and unforgiveness so that we may receive your Power. O' Lord, allow your message to add a blessing to all who seek you this day. Let us know that your love is enough. In your precious son Jesus's name, we pray. Amen. 30:29 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-40151.mp3 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 10:00:00 -0400 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-40151.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-40151.mp3 Luke 12: 13-21 and Psalm 107: 1- 9, 43 How does greed block our new life in Jesus Christ? Did you know greed is a tough subject matter that is really hard to preach about but I thank God for His grace. I think it tough because greed is sneaky and it just seems to take over. The newspaper headlines declare greed is a virus, and it spreads like wildflowers. Although it takes over, there is something and someone greater than greed. His name is Jesus and he offers us grace, love and newness daily through salvation. Are we ignoring newness because greed is blocking with permission? Our reflection today is titled what stored up at your house? However, the lesson behind the title is Thank God, His grace is greater than our greed. Thank God, grace overrides greed. Keep that thought up front in your mind, as we explore the following passages Psalm 107: 1-9, 43 and Luke 12: 13-21. Please listen to these passages. This is the Word of God for the People of God! Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King EPISODE1 -Reflections" What's Stored Up At Your House " Luke 12: 13-21 and Psalm 107: 1- 9, 43 How does greed block our new life in Jesus Christ? Did you know greed is a tough subject matter that is really hard to preach about but I thank God for His grace. I think it tough because greed is sneaky and it just seems to take over. The newspaper headlines declare greed is a virus, and it spreads like wildflowers. Although it takes over, there is something and someone greater than greed. His name is Jesus and he offers us grace, love and newness daily through salvation. Are we ignoring newness because greed is blocking with permission? Our reflection today is titled what stored up at your house? However, the lesson behind the title is Thank God, His grace is greater than our greed. Thank God, grace overrides greed. Keep that thought up front in your mind, as we explore the following passages Psalm 107: 1-9, 43 and Luke 12: 13-21. Please listen to these passages. This is the Word of God for the People of God! 29:08 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection, http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78573.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 11:00:00 -0500 pastorjai@nufaith.org http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78573.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-47618/TS-78573.mp3 "Watch Night Services," the gathering of the faithful in church on New Year's Eve. If you live or grew up in a Black community in the United States, you have probably heard of "Watch Night Services," the gathering of the faithful in church on New Year's Eve. The service usually begins anywhere from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and ends at midnight with the entrance of the New Year. Some folks come to church first, before going to out to celebrate. For others, church is the only New Year's Eve event. Like many others, I always assumed that Watch Night was a fairly standard Christian religious service -- made a bit more Afrocentric because that's what happens when elements of Christianity become linked with the Black Church. And yes, there is a history of Watch Night in the Methodist tradition. Still, it seemed that most predominately White Christian churches did not include Watch Night services on their calendars, but focused instead on Christmas Eve programs. In fact, there were instances where clergy in Mainline denominations wondered aloud about the propriety of linking religious services with a secular holiday like New Year's Eve. However, in doing some research, I discovered there are two essential reasons for the importance of New Year's Eve services in African American congregations. Many of the Watch Night Services in Black communities that we celebrate today can be traced back to gatherings on December 31, 1862, also known as "Freedom's Eve." On that night, Americans of African descent came together in churches, gathering places and private homes throughout the nation, anxiously awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had become law. Then, at the stroke of midnight, it was January 1, 1863, and according to Lincoln's promise, all slaves in the Confederate States were legally free. People remained in churches and other gathering places, eagerly awaiting word that Emancipation had been declared. When the actual news of freedom was received later that day, there were prayers, shouts and songs of joy as people fell to their knees and thanked God. Religion & Spirituality Pastor Jacqui King Pastor King Comment on Watch Night "Watch Night Services," the gathering of the faithful in church on New Year's Eve. If you live or grew up in a Black community in the United States, you have probably heard of "Watch Night Services," the gathering of the faithful in church on New Year's Eve. The service usually begins anywhere from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and ends at midnight with the entrance of the New Year. Some folks come to church first, before going to out to celebrate. For others, church is the only New Year's Eve event. Like many others, I always assumed that Watch Night was a fairly standard Christian religious service -- made a bit more Afrocentric because that's what happens when elements of Christianity become linked with the Black Church. And yes, there is a history of Watch Night in the Methodist tradition. Still, it seemed that most predominately White Christian churches did not include Watch Night services on their calendars, but focused instead on Christmas Eve programs. In fact, there were instances where clergy in Mainline denominations wondered aloud about the propriety of linking religious services with a secular holiday like New Year's Eve. However, in doing some research, I discovered there are two essential reasons for the importance of New Year's Eve services in African American congregations. Many of the Watch Night Services in Black communities that we celebrate today can be traced back to gatherings on December 31, 1862, also known as "Freedom's Eve." On that night, Americans of African descent came together in churches, gathering places and private homes throughout the nation, anxiously awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had become law. Then, at the stroke of midnight, it was January 1, 1863, and according to Lincoln's promise, all slaves in the Confederate States were legally free. People remained in churches and other gathering places, eagerly awaiting word that Emancipation had been declared. When the actual news of freedom was received later that day, there were prayers, shouts and songs of joy as people fell to their knees and thanked God. 00:46 clean Pastor Jacqui King ,nu faith community,Afro American,United Methodist Church,black sermon,black,Houston TX,UMC,holy spirit, God, Jesus Christ,sermons, payer, woman, black church,lectionary,reflection,